Spotlight on local bands

There’s something for everyone in Kansas City

After many hours - days even - of searching and listening to bands from the Kansas City, Mo., and Lawrence, Kan., areas, we’ve narrowed this list down to 10. This was no easy task. There are many more great bands that aren’t on this list only because we don’t have the space. Full story

Students create future opportunities for success

A handful of students in the Bloch School's Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (IEI) received a boost toward success in the business community. April 30th, IEI announced the winning teams of the 2010 Regnier Family Foundations Venture Creation Challenge. Full story

Bid farewell to UMKC’s stars

The UMKC Theatre Department bid farewell to six graduates May 6. Graduates with M.F.A’s in Acting, Nicholas Alan Gehlfuss, Bennett Ferguson, Rachel Hirshorn, Tyler Horn, Helen Gonzalez and Anna Safar gave their final acting performances at UMKC before heading  to New York City, N. Full story

So you’re looking for something to do outside?

I can predict two things about you right now. With the first I’m guaranteed right, and with the second, I’ve got a good shot at being right. First guess, you are reading the U-News. Second, if you are not outside, you want to be.  If I’m wrong about the second, then stop reading and move on to some other article. Full story

Grade inflation rampant

By now, everyone has seen their spring grades. The revelation of grades no doubt resulted in elation for some students, dejectedness for others or something in between. But a growing body of research indicates undergraduate grades in general are grossly inflated. Full story

Sports Sabbth Episode 12

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