UMKC School of Education, Social Work & Psych Sci

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Donors make a huge difference in students' lives, who wouldn't be able to attend college without scholarships. We recently had the chance to honor these donors and thank them in person at our Scholar Donor Luncheon.

Catch our new podcast titled Enlightened Perspectives on @Spotify Our first two episodes are now live, including an interview with our new dean Sara Helfrich! LISTEN HERE: open.spotify.com/episode/4fVcVI…

We got to officially welcome Dean Sara Helfrich with a reception last month. It's been a great semester, and we're thrilled she's here!

UMKC transfer student’s dedication to urban education led him to UMKC. ”My first day on campus, I felt welcomed and accepted to be myself,” says Isaia Wilcoxen. umkc.edu/news/posts/202…

It's looking and feeling more like fall! Have a great weekend, Roos! #RooUp

We don't know if these Crestwood Elementary students think College Day is serious or silly, but we love seeing Nina Salazar (B.A. '20) celebrate with her 2nd graders - and hopeful future Roos!

BIG UMKC NEWS! Proud to announce our new football team. Kansas City’s university is now an official higher education partner of the Kansas City @Chiefs. umkc.edu/news/posts/202…

UMKC counseling students receive valuable hands-on career experiences through internship placement close to campus. Sara Welte’s internship at Rockhill Manor turned into the “perfect job” for her. umkc.edu/news/posts/202…

UMKC alumna and first-year teacher Tanya Jones had advice for new teachers for success in the classroom. umkc.edu/news/posts/202…

Meet Sara Helfrich, Ph.D., the new dean of the UMKC School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences, and find out what she loves about teaching, UMKC and Kansas City. umkc.edu/news/posts/202…

Psychology major Alison Scobee will attend the four-week UMKC Honors Summer Program in Scotland, paid by a federal scholarship grant. umkc.edu/news/posts/202…

Congratulations to the Institute for Urban Education, this year’s recipient of the UMKC Board of Trustees Leo Morton Community Service Award! The award recognizes contributions to the community that strengthen the relationship between the university and the community.

Let's play outside! Enjoy the forts designed by the children of the UMKC Berkley Zoo room - the House on Chicken Feet, and last year's creations, Skully the Pirate Ship and the Lucky Woodland Find, designed by the UMKC Early Childhood Education Team.

The UMKC Institute for Human Development and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education are launching a two-year project to enhance early childhood education with a $7 million program that trains early childhood administrators. umkc.edu/news/posts/202…

DaVonna Williams (MSW '23) knew that UMKC would support her passion for social work advocacy. "Getting involved in policy and supporting organizations that are doing that liberatory work is crucial to social change." umkc.edu/news/posts/202…

Congratulations to Lanisha Stevens for being one of 13 graduates named a Dean of Students Honor Recipient! umkc.edu/news/posts/202…

Congratulations to Taylor Michl! After wrapping up their M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, they are attending Teachers College, Columbia University to pursue a Doctor in Counseling Psychology.

Congratulations to our graduate Brett Nelson (MA '23)! He will continue teaching mathematics at Raytown High School following commencement.

Congratulations to Tanya Martinez, M.A. elementary education, who will be teaching first grade at Carver Dual Language Elementary School this fall!