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Biometrics:
The science of identity

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Iris scans and voice recognition were once the stuff of spy films and science fiction. Now these and other biometrics systems are becoming part of everyday life. They are designed to make us safer, but is there a cost to our personal freedom?

Out of the classroom

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Not all students do their learning in lecture halls. From city streets to
the stage, these four UMKC students pursue their education off-campus

Life 101: The meaning of green

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UMKC alumni, faculty and staff share their advice on "green" matters

And the winners are …

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Meet the recipients of
the 2009 Alumni Awards and reserve your seats for the awards luncheon

Miss Lofthus’ scholars

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A series of surprise deliveries form a connection between UMKC students and
a Brooklyn elementary school class


Trial by wire(less) Professor Doug Linder's Web site is one of the most accessed online law resources


The search is over Interim chancellor Leo Morton accepts permanent position


Passionate defender Alumna Heidi McGinness finds her calling fighting for human
rights in Sudan


Founding father Norman Newcomb recalls his dad’s hard work establishing UKC


A legacy of learning Exhibit recognizes the University’s early alumni of color


Ladies’ night Women’s Center holds a reception to honor its inspiring founder Ruth Margolin