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circadian rhythm illustration

Do humans really need eight hours of sleep per night? Have we learned to manipulate our internal clocks? UMKC researchers have learned plenty from fruit flies about the natural “body clock” called circadian rhythm.

And the winners are…

Alumni award

Get a sneak peak at the alumni being honored at the annual Alumni Awards Luncheon in April 2010 along with the winner of the 2010 Chancellor’s Medal.

Homeward found

Mutuku Mutinga

One UMKC alumnus’ scientific breakthroughs and inventions are saving lives in his native Kenya.

Master of deception

How to Sell

UMKC Philosophy Chairman Clancy Martin’s widely acclaimed new novel explores the elegant, twisting dance between truth and lies.

Overcoming reasonable doubt

Judge Frances Tydingo-Gatewood

For Guam’s first Chamorro female judge, the road to the robe was anything but clear.

Best Neighbor
National study ranks UMKC a “Best Neighbor”

Murray Blackwelder
A solid foundation UMKC’s newest organization has big plans to boost alumni and donor support for the University.

Chancellor Leo Morton
IEI Bloch School garners top 25 ranking

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