UMKC researcher studies sleep as a solution to alleviate trauma
Oct 08, 2024
High school- and college-age students are introduced to pharmacy earlier than ever before with a UMKC summer internship
Oct 07, 2024
$8.3 million grant is largest NIH award in university history
Sep 30, 2024
Yugyung Lee and Sean O’Brien receive most prestigious rank in UM System
Sep 24, 2024
Construction includes largest capital improvement project to date
Sep 13, 2024
$145 million project is largest UMKC capital project in university history
Sep 11, 2024
World-renowned UMKC researcher is making ancient texts available for next generation
Sep 09, 2024
5 reasons why achieving Carnegie R1 status matters
Sep 05, 2024
Investment aimed at safeguarding the U.S. research enterprise
Jul 24, 2024
Sumeet Dua will lead growing research enterprise at Kansas City’s top public university
Jul 19, 2024
A true surround sound system, dozens of speakers line the walls for a unique listening experience
Jul 15, 2024
Savannah Jenkins is seeking doctoral and master's degrees simultaneously
Jul 11, 2024
New center provides opportunities to use multimodal data to solve community problems and develop a critical workforce in Missouri and Midwest.
Jul 02, 2024
Using AI in teaching and research is just the beginning
Jun 17, 2024
The agreement will provide new opportunities for research and collaboration
May 15, 2024
21st-century discovery to mitigate destruction
May 07, 2024
Christine Getz experience features overseeing graduate-education success
Apr 15, 2024
UMKC students presented their research on hearing loss, ACL injuries, music complexities and more
Apr 15, 2024
Investigating fruit flies to learn about the progression of myotonic dystrophy
Apr 11, 2024
Elderly and low-income patients to receive health care in their homes
Mar 25, 2024
When humans return to the moon, UMKC research will help them avoid problematic interactions with lunar dust while mining that same dust for valuabl...
Mar 07, 2024
Mya Thomas’s passion for interdisciplinary learning fueled her interest in STEM organizations such as Women in Science (WiSci) and Baja Buggy
Feb 19, 2024
Erin Hambrick is changing the way we understand childhood trauma
Feb 01, 2024
A groundbreaking year filled with excitement and many firsts for the university
Dec 16, 2023
Alexander Norbash has a background in research and health-care collaboration
Nov 13, 2023
Dr. Kotlaja will use the grant to assess programs funded under Kansas City Council's violence prevention initiative.
Nov 09, 2023
Undergraduate research funding provided opportunity to conduct archival research on Mayan archeological site
Nov 01, 2023
Research by UMKC students and faculty will be supported by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
Oct 26, 2023
UMKC played significant role in U.S. Economic Development Administration designation
Oct 23, 2023
Our Healthy Jackson County is bringing health care to the people
Oct 18, 2023
Undergraduate Research Success Inspires Additional Projects
Sep 15, 2023
Research focuses on using massive electronic health records database to estimate the impacts of climate change on fungal disease spread in the U.S.
Aug 11, 2023
Shizhen “Jeff” Wang’s project will be funded for up to four years
Jul 18, 2023
The award will fund promising research on a treatment for ALS
Jul 13, 2023
Black male victims tend to be younger than average victim
May 26, 2023
New book examines women’s entry into the industrial workforce
May 24, 2023
$1 million federal cooperative agreement launches team to generate suppliers of microchip materials and create highly trained workforce
May 11, 2023
Two new scholarships, one that funds research opportunities, were highlighted at the annual scholarship award ceremony
Apr 26, 2023
UMKC students who presented are from the Conservatory, School of Humanities and Social Sciences and School of Science and Engineering
Apr 18, 2023
Chancellor announces student success, streetcar-stop expansion, new buildings, campus upgrades and research advances
Apr 17, 2023
Nearly 70 students display work on medical science topics to community health programs
Mar 29, 2023
Rose Wang’s research received grant funding from the National Institutes of Health
Mar 23, 2023
Twelve undergraduate students featured in the new volume of Lucerna journal
Mar 10, 2023
The grant will reinforce the university as an innovator in environmental transportation
Feb 27, 2023
Grant provides support to continue and expand entrepreneurship programs on the UMKC campus and across the Kansas City region.
Jan 05, 2023
Pharmaceutical researchers among more than 800 mid-year UMKC gradutes
Dec 19, 2022
Joseph Lightner analyzed program through the Kansas City Health Department
Dec 15, 2022
Trial is a continuation of Jannette Berkley-Patton’s Faithful Response to COVID-19 project.
Dec 08, 2022
Research demonstrates that parent and family involvement in children’s learning positively correlates to personal and academic achievement. U...
Nov 04, 2022
Interdisciplinary team receives CDC grant to develop a new generation of mathematical and computational models of infectious diseases
Oct 04, 2022
Funds support redesign and development of new academic assessment resources
Sep 27, 2022
Undergraduate research symposium demonstrates students making the most of opportunities to excel
Sep 08, 2022
Opportunities begin Sept. 1
Aug 15, 2022
Partnership will include joint research projects, opportunities for EPA colleagues to participate in teaching and mentoring and internship opportun...
Aug 11, 2022
The grant funds research that could help develop better treatment for stroke recovery
Jul 20, 2022
One of the first times a Missouri institution has been awarded a graduate education and research grant from the NSF
Jul 11, 2022
Grant for nearly $2 million will support formal training, mentorship and research experiences
Jul 08, 2022
New faculty member attracted by collaboration opportunities
Jun 22, 2022
New researcher’s focus is microscopy, transcriptomics
Jun 17, 2022
Amanda Grimes receives funding from the Environmental Protection Agency
May 18, 2022
Work from variety of disciplines showcased at annual symposium
May 05, 2022
Students conduct research on cancer, jazz, earthquakes and more
Apr 12, 2022
Saper Vedere provides opportunities for undergraduates
Mar 14, 2022
New issue of Lucerna is the 16th volume of the UMKC interdisciplinary research journal
Mar 09, 2022
Dynamic Duo explores historic art fixture in the heart of UMKC campus
Mar 01, 2022
More than $2 million has helped enrich academic careers of more than 2,000 women
Feb 22, 2022
Mentorship is the fabric that runs through Erin Bumann’s work
Feb 15, 2022
The world's largest eye and vision research organization honors School of Medicine researcher Peter Koulen for his lifetime achievements and a...
Jan 27, 2022
Faculty donation leads to collaboration between professors in the School of Medicine and UMKC Conservatory to yield safer surgeries
Jan 19, 2022
Six proposals approved for total of $170,000
Jan 19, 2022
A year of investment, innovation and bold initiatives
Dec 13, 2021
Advocating for physical education as public health policy
Dec 10, 2021
New student program aims to encourage undergraduate research projects
Nov 30, 2021
Research ranges from artificial intelligence to app design
Nov 29, 2021
UMKC research experience and bachelor of health sciences degree helping one student realize her dream career.
Nov 08, 2021
Successful research on flies furthers advances for humans
Nov 05, 2021
Bloch assistant professor Karen Landay recently led a study to see how passion helps fight stress and burnout amid COVID-19
Nov 02, 2021
STEM curriculum offered in 163 Missouri school districts
Oct 21, 2021
For Xiangming Zha, more labs are better than one
Oct 19, 2021
Navy grant will help UMKC develop better tools to help students from diverse backgrounds find success
Sep 30, 2021
Two-story Structural Lab helps prepare Kansas City’s next generation of civil engineers
Sep 30, 2021
New lab spaces give students hands-on training
Sep 30, 2021
Video game technology reimagined for the real-life battlefield
Sep 30, 2021
Deep learning research identifies cybersecurity risks
Sep 29, 2021
Plaster Center's contamination-free area has specs that get rid of the specks
Sep 28, 2021
Using high-powered electric pulses to treat cancer in a 3D world
Sep 28, 2021
In the Plaster Center, even the roof is optimized for groundbreaking research
Sep 28, 2021
Features 11 state-of-the-art research labs
Sep 23, 2021
The research analyzes how moon dust particle shapes reflect light
Sep 10, 2021
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation supports Center for Neighborhoods three-year research project
Sep 10, 2021
Research ranges from flight simulation to the breakdown of plastics
Sep 07, 2021
Volunteers from across the metro helped collect data for a national research project
Aug 16, 2021
One Nurse's Motivation to Solve Real World Issues
Aug 13, 2021
You might be safe if you have the right skills, according to new Bloch School research.
Aug 10, 2021
The university will work hand-in-hand will Auburn University, as well as other colleges across the country, to research ways to increase STEM degre...
Aug 06, 2021
Jacqueline Rifkin explains the ordinary in the extraordinary
Aug 04, 2021
Experts in mobility, climate and food waste share their knowledge
Jun 23, 2021
Jackson County approves CARES Act funding to promote vaccinations and other preventive care
May 10, 2021
The grant recipients will present their projects at a campus research symposium in the fall.
Apr 30, 2021
Examples available online all week
Apr 09, 2021
First-generation college student seizes opportunity; mentor opens even more doors for her
Mar 26, 2021
Study explores patient safety issues surrounding the use of electronic medical records during transitions of care
Mar 23, 2021
Usually a place of surgical models and data research, this UMKC School of Medicine lab is embracing its artistic side
Mar 12, 2021
The annual event will be virtual on March 11
Feb 20, 2021
Community groups, UMKC researchers collaborate on public health efforts
Feb 17, 2021
Students can receive funding to cover project expenses
Feb 12, 2021
Earn recognition for your work
Feb 12, 2021
Kauffman Foundation donates $400,000 to stimulate on-campus innovation
Feb 04, 2021
Christopher Garmon of the Bloch School is a nationally recognized expert
Feb 03, 2021
HUD funding for UMKC in partnership with Children’s Mercy and city
Jan 27, 2021
Public health course combines underlying science and the challenges of pandemic response.
Jan 19, 2021
Emma Meyer of School of Pharmacy receives BioNexus grant
Jan 14, 2021
Computer science professor Yusuf Sarwar Uddin worked on this award-winning data analysis project
Jan 07, 2021
Reza Derakhshani developed EyeVerify technology
Jan 06, 2021
Submissions accepted now through Feb. 5
Dec 09, 2020
Enhancing peer recovery support services by expanding access to training and technical assistance services across the country
Dec 07, 2020
Check out the latest in student research
Nov 30, 2020
A conversation with Associate Dean Brian S. Anderson
Nov 23, 2020
$1.9 Million in NIH funding to UMKC aids in lifesaving effort
Nov 23, 2020
5 questions with Vice Chancellor Chris Liu
Nov 20, 2020
Opioids prescribed in conjunction with other medications raises concerns
Nov 09, 2020
Advances in the study of plant virus transmission may lead to breakthroughs in human health
Nov 09, 2020
5 ways this coalition has helped people in the Kansas City area and more than 3 million nationally
Oct 27, 2020
Pharmacy Professor Kun Cheng awarded as AAPS Fellow
Oct 15, 2020
Zahra Niroobakhsh was one of 75 researchers chosen by the American Chemical Society
Oct 09, 2020
Funding from institute encourages UMKC community research partnerships. Informational webinar available online; applications due Nov. 12.
Oct 06, 2020
Machine used in eye exams could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment
Sep 30, 2020
AUPD professor receives local and national recognition
Sep 17, 2020
Curators’ Distinguished Professor supports Kansas City scholars
Sep 15, 2020
Mahsa Yazdani’s ‘Droplets as Continents’ chosen for annual BioNexus KC Science2Art event
Sep 10, 2020
UMKC professor, Kansas City filmmaker team up to show experiences and emotions of students, teachers, families.
Sep 09, 2020
The National Science Foundation awards $100,000 to support collaborative programming
Sep 02, 2020
Yes, human expression can be leveraged
Aug 27, 2020
Medscape covers commentary by UMKC School of Medicine professor
Aug 10, 2020
Sharon White-Lewis oversees a rare nursing doctoral research program in equine therapy.
Aug 07, 2020
Womanish Black Girls/Women Resisting Contradictions of Silence and Voice
Aug 06, 2020
Use of digital photography, computer analysis and cataloging bring historical texts alive for modern researchers.
Jul 30, 2020
Interdisciplinary UMKC faculty influence a new storytelling approach to teaching the subject
Jul 21, 2020
Harnessing the power of AI to aid disaster relief
Jul 20, 2020
Researcher looks to computer modeling to enhance aviation safety
Jul 16, 2020
UMKC researchers are working on the technology behind a noninvasive device that would monitor for symptoms
Jul 13, 2020
Only 341 of 4,677 Paycheck Protection Program loans went to minority- or women-owned firms
Jul 08, 2020
Pharmacy researcher awarded $1.5 million NIH grant to refine innovation
Jul 08, 2020
How a UMKC researcher is paving the way for sustainability
Jun 22, 2020
The National Science Foundation awards UMKC nearly $200,000
Jun 17, 2020
Five Questions With Jamila Jefferson-Jones
Jun 16, 2020
School of Pharmacy’s Emma Stafford is the lead author of the article in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association
Jun 16, 2020
UMKC School of Education’s Institute for Urban Education offers guidance on creating culturally inclusive classroom environments
Jun 15, 2020
Math and statistics students began studying the potential spread in January
Jun 08, 2020
The UMKC Health Equity Institute brings together university researchers, government and community efforts to improve the lives of the underserved
Jun 03, 2020
UMKC experts will help commission charged with improving community health
May 04, 2020
Alumna and retired UMKC librarian wrote thesis on 1918 flu
Apr 15, 2020
Emma Stafford, Pharm.D., is part of the One Health initiative, exploring the links between animal health and human health
Apr 07, 2020
Jannette Berkley-Patton will focus on overcoming health barriers with African Americans
Mar 31, 2020
The research consortium will tackle flooding issues in Kansas City
Mar 19, 2020
Peter Koulen receives fourth NIH grant in the past year
Mar 04, 2020
An interview with Janet Garcia-Hallett
Feb 26, 2020
Professor Megan Hart received $354,000 from the Department of Defense to continue work on PFAS
Feb 12, 2020
Researcher finds startling statistics in infant car seat use
Feb 06, 2020
Multiple grants and patents support researcher’s novel treatments for cancer and other diseases
Feb 06, 2020
In the growing field of data science, UMKC researchers take an inclusive approach to solving complex problems
Feb 06, 2020
Why is Erin Bumann sticking her beak into other species’ business? To someday help children heal.
Feb 06, 2020
UMKC researcher leading new consortium of Kansas City hospitals to improve the value of health care
Feb 06, 2020
New discoveries at the intersection of water and magma
Feb 06, 2020
Propel program boasts 100% job placement rate for students with disabilities
Feb 06, 2020
Creating a new device to help pathologists pinpoint regions of interest
Feb 06, 2020
Working to curb infection in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities
Feb 06, 2020
UMKC education researcher Eric Camburn hopes his studies of teachers and their methods pay off for education
Feb 06, 2020
Faculty join forces to examine the mysteries of sleep
Feb 04, 2020
Kansas City Business Journal interviews Jannette Berkley-Patton
Jan 28, 2020
KCUR features Gus Jacob of School of Education
Jan 21, 2020
Seven questions with Ken Novak
Jan 13, 2020
$1.16-milion NIH grant award explores macular-degeneration treatment
Jan 10, 2020
Gerald Wyckoff is one of three local scientists awarded nexus of human and animal research funding
Jan 07, 2020
Christopher Garmon of Bloch School interviewed
Jan 03, 2020
Jan 03, 2020
Jan 03, 2020
Jan 03, 2020
Jan 03, 2020
Local media feature Professor Ken Novak
Jan 02, 2020
School of Medicine faculty interviewed by local media
Jan 02, 2020
The Kansas City Business Journal features John Spertus
Dec 26, 2019
NSF funds $1.4 million project meant to improve eligibility for jobs
Dec 17, 2019
Professor John Kevern will help lead a UM System effort to bring cutting-edge technology and research to bear on the state’s transportation i...
Dec 17, 2019
The 3 most important things you need to know about our new data sciences institute — plus its coordinator
Dec 09, 2019
Enhanced Lifestyles for Metabolic Syndrome trial will test group vs. self-directed approaches
Dec 09, 2019
Ph.D. student Frances Bozsik's research on what constitutes the ideal female figure made international headlines
Dec 08, 2019
Whiteboard to Boardroom helps KC startups turn ideas into commercialization
Dec 06, 2019
Four College of Arts and Sciences professors share sustainability ideas
Dec 05, 2019
Study led by UMKC faculty physician suggests many heart surgeries are not necessary.
Dec 01, 2019
Peter Koulen is part of $1.5-million NIH grant working on novel tissue-preservation method
Nov 20, 2019
First time a new subtype of HIV-1 has been discovered since 2000
Nov 08, 2019
Christopher Garmon talks to The Sun Chronicle
Oct 01, 2019
Transfer students will receive scholarships to replace off-campus work with paid undergraduate research opportunities
Sep 23, 2019
UMKC faculty and staff work together to help refugees make transition to Colombia
Sep 19, 2019
UMKC study shows solution with intervention technique
Sep 11, 2019
Professor Yugi Lee receives Central Exchange award for her mentorship efforts
Sep 09, 2019
Collaborative Missouri task force to explore optimal opioid prescribing practices
Aug 22, 2019
New faces, construction, major gift announcements and name changes reflect growth
Aug 15, 2019
Five professors to participate in UM System’s Excellence through Innovation Program
Aug 05, 2019
Topeka Capital-Journal reports on partnership between KU and UMKC Computing and Engineering professors.
Jul 11, 2019
NPR showcases UMKC geosciences undergrads who attended summer workshop
Jul 09, 2019
How to find the right research topic and support
Jul 05, 2019
Yusheng (Chris) Liu’s career provides unique experience for research success
Jun 27, 2019
Massimiliano Vitiello’s interesting history class was the turning point for Jordon Fanciullo
Jun 24, 2019
The initiative of all four universities will benefit Missourians through advances in medical science discoveries, treatments and economic growth
Jun 21, 2019
KCTV 5 News
May 31, 2019
Startland News
May 31, 2019
Chelsea Dahlstrom Recognized for Research and Creative Works Staff Award
Apr 18, 2019
Placing second gives Air Traffic Awareness a boost
Apr 18, 2019
Faculty team uses technology to help instructors visualize how classroom behavior affects student success
Apr 17, 2019
Engineering student found her calling at UMKC
Apr 16, 2019
Student translates original 19th century manuscript to support research in mathematics
Apr 01, 2019
Team wins first place in Regnier Venture Creation Challenge competition
Feb 06, 2019
Brandon Weckbaugh, MD, an oncology fellow at UMKC is interview on OncLive
Jan 22, 2019
Lara Kujtan, assistant professor at the UMKC School of Medicine, discusses its importance
Jan 22, 2019
Johnson County hired UMKC professor Alex Holsinger to develop the system
Jan 22, 2019
Laser researcher Charles Cobb, professor emeritus at UMKC School of Dentistry, interviewed
Jan 21, 2019
School of Education research published
Jan 14, 2019
Megan Hart was interviewed for an episode of “Impossible Engineering.”
Jan 10, 2019
Professor Co-Authors Roads & Bridges Article
Jan 02, 2019
Stronger academic skills than co-educated peers cited along with confidence and community involvement
Dec 13, 2018
Fengpeng Sun co-authored study on California wildfire seasons
Nov 09, 2018
To encourage entrepreneurship, the University of Missouri System is now offering a fast-track express license for faculty and staff inventors, enab...
Nov 05, 2018
University Center Economic Development Grant will support infrastructure for entrepreneurs, job creation and corporate engagement
Nov 01, 2018
Grant to address substance use disorders
Oct 14, 2018
Building will offer new computing and engineering opportunities
Sep 20, 2018
Grant accelerates corporate partnerships in research
Aug 31, 2018
Armed with data, evidence-based practices and prevention strategies, UMKC researchers and health professionals are on the front lines in the war on...
Aug 31, 2018
Armed with data, evidence-based practices and prevention strategies, UMKC researchers and health professionals are on the front lines in the war on...
Aug 31, 2018
School of Medicine researcher Karl Kador, Ph.D., develops bioengineered “bicycle wheels” that may help restore vision.
Aug 31, 2018
Ryan Mohan, Ph.D., explores the role a protein complex plays in cell mutations.
Aug 31, 2018
Aug 31, 2018
Aug 31, 2018
Small creatures and small gestures mean big success for genetic researcher
Aug 31, 2018
Examining the treatment of schizophrenia
Aug 31, 2018
How zebra fish are helping this researcher understand human development in a brand-new way
Aug 31, 2018
Grant accelerates corporate partnerships in research
Aug 31, 2018
UMKC researcher advances our understanding of the process of bone formation
Aug 31, 2018
UMKC researchers develop a dramatically less expensive material
Aug 08, 2018
Civil engineering professor works to increase access to clean water in Africa
Jul 31, 2018
Department of Defense awards $14.9 million to develop counter-drone technologies
Mar 02, 2018
Researcher designs covert and cost-effective parachute drops
Mar 01, 2018
UMKC researcher works to uncover diagnostic biomarkers and new therapeutic targets for complex human diseases
Dec 11, 2017
There is a lot of talk about “big data” and its applications. For Peter Eaton and the rest of the Center for Economic Information staff...
Dec 11, 2017
UMKC School of Pharmacy researcher explores new solutions to antibacterial drug resistance
Dec 11, 2017
Understanding insect immunology may lead to new ways to decrease the transmission of infectious diseases
Dec 11, 2017
UMKC researcher explores the practicalities and life-saving potential of drone technology
Dec 11, 2017
Exploring the relationship between muscle and bone loss
Dec 11, 2017
Research leads to device that will maximize efficiency and enhance safety
Dec 11, 2017
Philosopher compares compassion to grief in the East and West
Dec 11, 2017
Exploring new ways to treat cancer and other diseases
Dec 11, 2017
Dec 11, 2017
Dec 11, 2017
Lark Lim and his collaborators are developing tools that encourage children to make healthier choices
Dec 11, 2017
Grant will allow researchers to study the effect of allowing dental hygienists to provide basic care.
Nov 18, 2016
UMKC researcher works to enlist a type of RNA in the treatment of breast cancer and liver disease.
Nov 18, 2016
Conquering barbarians absorbed the culture of ancient Rome, shaping the development of early medieval Europe.
Nov 18, 2016
Early signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases may be found in the eye.
Nov 18, 2016
UMKC biologists match bench science with computer power to discover a potential new therapy for treating HIV.
Nov 18, 2016
School of Nursing and Health Studies receives $7 million grant to create resource center for HIV prevention.
Nov 18, 2016
UMKC researcher works to minimize the threat natural disasters and other calamities pose to computer networks.
Nov 18, 2016
Criminal justice professors help police synthesize intelligence.
Nov 18, 2016
UMKC researcher invents non-invasive insulin delivery, offering hope for those with diabetes.
Jul 13, 2015
Years of study bring researchers closer to explaining how drug addiction works.
Jul 13, 2015
Kevern has engineered a new approach to making one of human civilization’s most fundamental building materials: concrete.
Jul 13, 2015
Researcher wants to understand how and why galaxies grow.
Jul 13, 2015
Researchers use fruit flies to discover what makes humans tick.
Jul 13, 2015
A new program takes small, flourishing businesses and gives them a boost to bigger growth.
Jul 13, 2015
With the help of changing light frequencies and specialized state-of-the-art software, researchers reveal previously invisible images.
Jul 13, 2015
Mark Brodwin, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, shares his thoughts on his current research and explains his impressive ties with NASA.
Jun 30, 2015
A former Cerner executive works with researchers and clinicians to harness the power of “big data.”
Jun 30, 2015
Psychology researchers make gut-brain connection to food and obesity.
Feb 03, 2014
Psychology professor works to improve health disparities of African Americans in church-community settings
Feb 03, 2014
Researcher capitalizes on the future of smartphone security with vascular imaging of the eye.
Feb 03, 2014
Associate professor develops handheld device to help detect the unexpected threat of terror.
Feb 03, 2014
Trailblazer’s cutting-edge research on bone remodeling has redefined the view of aging joints.
Feb 03, 2014