The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry is the award recipient working with UMKC and Columbia University to lead an unprecedented coalition of 40 national professional organizations on a project to address the opioid and stimulant crises across the nation. An article by Stacy Downs.
Institute for Urban Education: Placing More Teachers of Color in Urban Schools
UMKC’s School of Education is developing innovative programs to foster the success of students in urban schools. An article written by Patricia O’Dell.
2020 Nonprofit Virtual Leadership Conference
The Nonprofit Leadership Conference is hosted by the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership at UMKC. The annual conference brings together nonprofit leaders from across the Midwest for a day of learning and networking on the UMKC campus.
UMKC Hosts Virtual National French Week Activities
National French Week is an annual celebration of all things francophone! Join us in an entirely virtual format this year!
Watch the First Session of UniverCities Exchange: Health Disparities in the Time of COVID-19
UMKC and UMSL partner on a Virtual Town Hall to discuss the health disparities that have been experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically in Kansas City and St. Louis.
An Inside Look at the Impetus and Funding for KC Art On the Block- Black Lives Matter Murals
Learn how KC Art on the Block materialized, the fundraising behind it, and what the nonprofit sector can learn from its success.
Advocating On Your Behalf to Those That Matter
Learn how to get your message to elected officials to help secure the resources to meet your mission as a nonprofit.
Fundraising in a Global Pandemic: Insights from area nonprofit leaders
Join a small panel of nonprofit executives to explore the fundraising lessons they’ve learned during the pandemic
Haterology 101: A Conversation with Dr. Wes Parham, UMKC Alumnus and Organizational Scholar
In this presentation UMKC Alumnus and Organizational Scholar, Dr. Wes Parham, shares a few concepts from his book “Be A Hater” , and explains how the Hater Mindset is fundamentally changing the way we see dissent and disagreement.
Troostapalooza- A Part of UMKC Engagement Month
Troostapalooza celebrates the local community by bringing together neighbors, small businesses, and entrepreneurs to engage with their community and highlight the Troost Corridor.