President Bush honors UMKC student

President Bush honors UMKC student

UMKC School of Dentistry student Ashley Knight spends most of her spare time doing volunteer work, and some people have taken notice of this - including President George W. Bush. The President, in Kansas for a fundraising event Thursday, May 29, met Knight at New Century AirCenter, an airport in Gardner, Kan.

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Diversity on campus - a work in progress

More than a year has passed since UMKC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the university is starting to take stock of the progress made in increasing diversity and improving opportunities for minority students, faculty and staff on campus.

Culture

Listen up - it's summer

Listen up - it's summer

Whether you're conquering the world at your internship, cursing the heat or cuddling beside the pool, your summer months need a soundtrack. Here are some essential summer sounds that you can count on one hand (unless you're one of "The Simpsons"). Five "Summer" Songs: 1.

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Kangaroo soccer expectations high in 2008 and beyond

Kangaroo soccer expectations high in 2008 and beyond

The UMKC men's soccer squad is the only team in school history to win a game in the NCAA Tournament. Under the guidance of head coach Rick Benben and his top assistant coach Fred Schlicting, the Roos have made two NCAA Tournament appearances, and have had 45 players named all-conference.

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