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SEPTEMBER 2010 FEATURE STORIES |
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UMKC announces record 2010 student enrollment
The University reported its largest overall enrollment this fall with more than 13,500 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Included in this figure is a record freshman enrollment of more than 1100 students -- a 14.3 percent increase, and an increase in transfer students of 10.8 percent. Read more
UMKC School of Law receives $500,000 gift commitment
UMKC School of Law alumnus H. Howard Stephenson graciously recognized the school's Entrepreneurial Services Legal Clinic with a $500,000 estate gift commitment. The clinic provides legal advice and professional business planning services to small business owners. Read more |
PLACE STUDENT SUCCESS AT THE CENTER |
UMKC leaders share their thoughts on the future of higher education
The average member of the Class of 2011 doesn't remember the Berlin Wall or Johnny Carson hosting The Tonight Show. Four campus leaders share their thoughts on what UMKC and higher education will be like when students walk on campus 20 years from now. Read more
UMKC alumni and friends set new Alumni Fund records
UMKC alumni and friends showed their support for students by giving back in record numbers. This year, alumni participation -- the percentage of alumni who give to the University -- set a record of 10.23 percent. The Alumni Fund also hit a record high of $628,000 in gifts. Read more
Miller Nichols Library transformation progressing
One of UMKC's key capital projects -- integral to the University's enrollment goals -- is taking shape. Planned enhancements will also help the library achieve its ultimate goal of making research easier and more effective. Read more |
LEAD IN LIFE AND HEALTH SCIENCES |
UMKC School of Medicine and HCA Midwest partner to train medical students
The UMKC School of Medicine and HCA's Research Medical Center have signed an affiliation agreement to develop and provide joint undergraduate, post-graduate and fellowship medical training programs. The agreement also will allow the two institutions to cooperate in promoting and enhancing faculty development, education and biomedical research. Read more
UMKC researcher gets National Institutes of Health grant for drug-discovery software
Gerald Wyckoff, associate professor of molecular biology and biochemistry at UMKC, received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his work in getting his product -- a software program to improve drug discovery -- to market. Read more |
Q&A with School of Education Dean Wanda Blanchett
Faced with bankruptcy, the Kansas City, Mo., School District made national news last March when its board voted to close 28 schools to eliminate a $50 million shortfall. Wanda Blanchett, Ph.D., shares why the district plans were not only feasible, but "critically important." Read more
School of Social Work celebrates 10 years with continued commitment to community
Students in the College of Arts and Sciences' School of Social Work prepare for real-world experiences with extensive simulation exercises and volunteer work, contributing more than $1 million in community service every year. Read more/watch video |
EXCEL IN THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
"New Letters on the Air" is finalist for international radio award
"New Letters on the Air" is among 10 finalists in the Culture and the Arts category for the 2010 New York Festivals "World's Best Work" in radio. Read more
Chen Yi is one of 18 composers commissioned by Seattle Symphony for Gerard Schwartz's farewell season
Conservatory professor and world-renowned composer Chen Yi has been commissioned to create a new work as part of the Gund/Simonyi Farewell Commissions Project by the Seattle Symphony for the 2010-11 season. Read more |
UMKC Women's Center hosts 2010 Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event
The UMKC Violence Prevention and Response Project and the Kansas City Anti-Violence Project organized a light-hearted event to bring attention to a grave problem. Read more/watch video |
PROMOTE RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
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Euronet CEO Brown, Dunns receive UMKC Bloch School awards The UMKC Bloch School of Business and Public Administration will honor Euronet Worldwide Inc. CEO Mike Brown with the Regional Entrepreneur of the Year award, and Peggy and Terry Dunn with the Marion and John Kreamer Award for Entrepreneurship in Volunteer Community Service. The 25th annual Entrepreneur of the Year awards ceremony will be held Oct. 12 in Kansas City. Read more |
ALUMNI, FACULTY AND STAFF NEWS |
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UMKC Alumni Association names Alumni Awards Class of 2011
Each year, the UMKC Alumni Association and the campus honor alumni from each school, along with five campus-wide award winners, for their accomplishments. Their achievements will be celebrated at a luncheon in April. Read more
American Bar Association names Lt. Col. Joseph Dewoskin to prestigious chair position
UMKC School of Law alumnus Joseph A. Dewoskin is named chair of the American Bar Association General Practice, Solo and Small Firm division, representing more than 20,000 members nationwide. Read more
National association honors UMKC School of Pharmacy alumna with prestigious award
Lt. Col. Stacia Spridgen, director of the Department of Defense Pharmacoeconomic Center at Fort Sam Houston in Texas, is named the 2010 American Pharmacists Association's Distinguished Federal Pharmacist. Read more
University official named to CASE international board position
Curt Crespino, vice chancellor for UMKC Advancement and senior vice president of the UMKC Foundation, is elected as secretary of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Board of Trustees. Read more
UMKC Office of the Provost celebrates promotion and tenure appointments
Twenty-four faculty members are recognized for meeting high standards for sustained contributions and outstanding performance. Read more
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