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Celebrating the 2023 TAASU Freedom Breakfast

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

The African American Student Union (TAASU) Freedom Breakfast was created to commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., promote unity and harmony within the UMKC community and celebrate the university’s values of diversity, inclusion and respect.

Acclaimed Vanguard Jazz Orchestra to Perform Feb. 25

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in Baldwin Hall Auditorium as part of the Kohlenberg Lyceum Series.

How Standing for Civil Rights Led This Alumni Award Recipient to UMKC

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

Each year, the UMKC Alumni Association recognizes the achievements of outstanding alumni with an awards celebration.

New Programs Meet Emerging Needs

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

Truman will soon offer interdisciplinary degree programs in environmental sciences and cannabis and natural medicinals in an effort to meet the demands of emerging career fields.

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Branson Times area weekly mass times

By Branson Times | Feb 18, 2023

The following parishes in the Branson Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Student Directed One-Acts ‘Cry Now, Laugh Later’

By Press release submission | Feb 17, 2023

University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present a weekend of repertory theatre with the collection of student-directed one-acts titled “Cry Now, Laugh Later.”

City Council Regular Session on February 27

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2023

City Council Regular Session on February 27

Study unexpectedly finds only 7 health symptoms directly related to ‘long COVID’

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2023

In a new study, a team of University of Missouri researchers made an unexpected discovery: People experiencing long-lasting effects from COVID-19 — known as “long COVID” or post-COVID conditions — are susceptible to developing only seven health symptoms for up to a year following the infection.

Plan Ahead for Summer Class

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2023

Summer is a great time for students to focus their attention on a challenging class, or work on boosting their GPA for scholarship renewal or graduate school applications.

Artificial intelligence, real ambition

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2023

If you’ve read the headlines lately, you might have seen stories about ChatGPT or DALL·E, two open artificial intelligence (AI) tools available to the public.

Truman to Field Polar Plunge Team for Special Olympics

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2023

This year’s Polar Plunge for Special Olympics of Missouri will take place in Kirksville Feb. 25, and all members of the campus community are welcome to participate with the University team.

Missouri School of Journalism partners with NBCU Academy

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2023

The University of Missouri School of Journalism announced a new partnership today with NBCUniversal News Group’s NBCU Academy, a multiplatform journalism training and development program that provides academic partners with funding, resources, training and development