by MarketSmart | Jun 4, 2026
I received my Ph.D. in geography in August 1977, and my first and only career job started later that month at UMKC. I was quite happy to begin my 40-year career at the University as geography had been my passion since early childhood. Teaching students was a wonderful...
by MarketSmart | May 11, 2026
Inspiration and education stir the minds of visitors at the UMKC’s Entrepreneur Hall of Fame! College is not scary, it’s an opportunity for growth! And, it’s a fun learning experience at the Hall of Fame. Learn how normal individuals of all ages became...
by MarketSmart | May 9, 2026
I have very fond memories of UMKC. Because of the connections and opportunities available, I have lifelong friendships. I started at UMKC in the fall of 1985 a psychology major. The best thing I did was to go through rush and join a sorority. I made deep friendships...
by MarketSmart | May 8, 2026
UMKC has impacted my life by helping me Impact others lives as an Educator over (36) years. I first became involved as a student after graduating from High school. My mindset shifted as a senior to attend college since neither of my parents graduated from High school....
by MarketSmart | Oct 2, 2025
From the time I was a child growing up in Kansas City’s Ivanhoe neighborhood, I knew the importance of community connections. In 1998, I started buying decaying buildings near my childhood home. From urban blight, I eventually created Harris Park (HP), a four-acre...
