by MarketSmart | Jul 28, 2025
I entered Kansas City University in 1961 on a full-ride Victor Wilson Scholarship. In 1963, KCU became UMKC. I was a Biology major with dentistry as my career goal. Aside from my pre-dental courses, such a comparative anatomy and organic chemistry, I gravitated toward...
by MarketSmart | Jul 25, 2025
My UMKC journey began a year after UMKC joined the Missouri system in 1964. The journey continued through three degrees, including BA, MA, and EdS. I thought the latter was my terminal degree; however, I went on to another university to complete the EdD. Highlights...
by MarketSmart | Jul 25, 2025
The most meaningful gift I received from UMKC’s Executive MBA program was my cohort—an incredible group of professionals who have become life-long friends, thought partners, and colleagues. The strength of this community continues to shape my journey as a...
by MarketSmart | Jul 24, 2025
I don’t share my story often, but UMKC was a part of my sobriety journey. My life was spiraling out of control, and I was desperate to change that. I had a friend who had a friend who worked at UMKC. With their help, I was hired at UMKC to answer phones for a...
by MarketSmart | Jul 24, 2025
Dr. H.E. (Gene) Thompson was a clinical instructor during my orthodontic residency in 1975-77. He provided a particularly important lecture to the class one day, sharing elements about the management of different types of clinical problems we might encounter. He...
