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A big thanks to our partner @kccurrent for bringing the Teal Mobile to the UMKC Health Sciences Campus! And a special shot out to Current players Bayley Feist and Itala Gemelli, who were the featured guests! We’re proud to partner with such amazing organizations around Kansas City. by @umkcsonhs

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More than 120 of our students participated in the UMKC Nursing Career Fair at the Atterbury Student Success Center. The event provided students with an opportunity to network and connect with 31 organizations recruiting for nursing positions. We can’t wait to see the next stage of your nursing career! Student gives thumbs up by @umkcsonhs

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We celebrated our donors and scholarship recipients at the 2026 Scholarship Reception in the Olson Performing Arts Center. by @umkcsonhs

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At State of the University, Chancellor Agrawal celebrated those contributing to the big leaps happening on campus.

Once again, our bachelor of science in nursing programs achieved top national honors, up three slots to No. 56 in the nation, placing it in the top 10% nationwide.

One researcher who is propelling UMKC forward is our faculty member, Joey Lightner. He recently won a Fulbright Award and will use his time abroad to collect data across six Brazilian cities—to understand how mobility shapes community health. On top of his prestigious Fulbright award, Joey will be able to further his research through a new HRSA grant for $3 million.

We’re excited about the BIG LEAPS in store for UMKC. Roo up! by @umkcsonhs

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As demand for registered nurses continues to grow, we are happy to share that UMKC’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is ranked No. 1 among public university nursing programs in Missouri for the second year in a row and among the Top 10% of nursing programs nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report! Photo of nursing student with text that says "no. 1 among Missouri public universities" by @umkcsonhs

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Last Friday, @cafecorazonkc helped support our School of Nursing and Health Studies Alumni Board with the limited time “Roo Remix” drink, a portion of the proceeds going towards our Alumni Board while it’s available for the month of September! As part of their First Fridays event, they let the Board host a table and bring a DJ and some local vendors, while the Cafe also provided a free salsa class! The event was a success and we even saw KC Roo get involved and try some salsa! 💃 Stop in to Café Corazón this month to try out the Roo Remix (a blueberry spritz with a pineapple cold foam) and support your SoNHS Alumni Board 💛💙🦘 by @umkcsonhs

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On September 3rd & 4th, Dr. Kelsey Gardiner - a member of our BHS faculty - will be presenting at a virtual workshop titled: “Community Engaged Research to Improve Diet, Nutrition, and Health” for the National Academies. Dr. Gardiner will be on a panel along with two colleagues representing their FoodFARMacy initiative.

FoodFARMacy is a food is medicine initiative co-led by Dr. Gardiner and University Health (UH) Community Health Strategies Deparment, in partnership with six other partner sites (UH Behavioral Health, Nurture KC, KC Care Health Center, Guadalupe Centers, Maternal and Infant Health Center, and UH Women’s Center). Visit the link in our bio to register and attend! by @umkcsonhs

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The Central Exchange STEMMy Awards honored faculty member Mei Fu, Ph.D., with the WiSTEMM Educator award. The awards were created to honor and celebrate the achievements of women who are driving progress in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine in the Kansas City area. Congratulations, Dr. Fu! by @umkcsonhs

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We loved getting to meet some of our new students during our session of Jump Into UMKC yesterday! It was great to hear about everyone’s aspirations and inspirations, from both our students and faculty. It’s impressive seeing the drive you all have for your futures, and we are excited and motivated to help get you where you want to go. Welcome to UMKC! 🦘💙💛 #umkcsonhs #nursing #healthsciences taken in University of Missouri-Kansas City by @umkcsonhs

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We welcomed a new cohort of nursing students at our Success 4 Nursing event ahead of the upcoming semester. This orientation event is a valuable part of our onboarding process for new students, where they are able to meet faculty, staff, current students and alumni, and learn more about the program. We love ushering in a new group of future nurses! by @umkcsonhs

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Congratulations to our alumnus, Michael Maloney, who placed second nationally in an essay contest through the Arnold P. Gold Foundation. Maloney submitted in Spring 2026 while he was finishing up his nursing degree. The contest asked healthcare students to engage in a writing exercise that illustrates an experience where they worked to ensure that humanism was at the core of care.

Here’s what Maloney said about his essay, "Five More Minutes."

“My essay highlights a pivotal moment, early in my nursing journey, when taking a few extra minutes to sit and listen to a patient created a deeply meaningful connection. It's a moment I will always carry with me and a lesson from which we could all benefit.”

Maloney’s full essay will be published in The Journal of Professional Nursing in Fall 2026. by @umkcsonhs

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The Critical Materials Crossroads Engine, led by UMKC, has been named a winner of the National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines award. This $160 million award is the largest grant ever awarded to UMKC, the UM System and the state of Missouri.

From MRI machines to radioisotopes in cancer treatment, critical materials provide the backbone to the technology that healthcare workers use every day to treat their patients. As Kansas City’s Carnegie R1 university, UMKC leads a national critical materials hub where research strength, geography and industry access converge, and the School of Nursing and Health Studies is proud to be a part of that. by @umkcsonhs

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