Connect & Volunteer

There are many ways for you to connect to alumni and our supporters. We encourage you to update your information, log into the Alumni Directory and connect with fellow alumni, and get involved in volunteer opportunities. At UMKC, volunteers give of their time and expertise on alumni committees, advisory boards and friends organizations. They mentor our students, advise our deans and help us grow. 

Get Connected

Online Directory

UMKC Alumni can connect with other alumni via our online directory.  You must be a UMKC graduate to use the directory.  There are also Law School and School of Medicine specific directories.

Update Your Information

One of our greatest challenges is keeping alumni information current. We want to make sure that we have your current email* and mailing address as well as employment information. This information helps us to plan events — even digital events — and communications.

*If you are using an @umkc.edu or @mail.UMKC.edu email address, UM system adopted new rules and regulations related to UMKC student, faculty, staff and alumni email. Details on this policy can be found at: https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/is/electronic-mail-use-and-management-procedures

Volunteer:

University-wide Volunteer Opportunities

Additional opportunities are also advertised via our month electronic alumni newsletter eRoos and via email, depending on need and time restraints.

Constituent and Community Groups

UMKC is proud to have more than 60 constituent organizations working on its behalf. If you have an interest in serving on an advisory board, joining a committee or volunteering in support of an academic unit, contact us and our staff will be happy to match you to a meaningful volunteer opportunity at UMKC.

Professional Career Escalators

UMKC Professional Career Escalators is an exciting new program that is open to any major program that connects students to career and academic guidance from day one, helping them pay for school and steering them toward a clear path for a bright future. Interested in becoming more involved? Indicate your interest here.

School Based Opportunities

Henry W. Bloch School of Management

  • Bloch Alumni Board
  • EOY (Entrepreneur of the Year) Awards Dinner - Fall
  • Commencement (May and December)

Contact Payton Covert: covertp@umkc.edu

Conservatory

Contact Tamara Morris: morristam@umkc.edu

School of Dentistry

  • Dental Alumni Board
  • Dental Hygiene Alumni Board
  • Dental Conference - Spring
  • Commencement (May and December)

Contact Becky Higgins: higginsre@umkc.edu

School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences

  • Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences Alumni Board
  • Commencement (May and December)

Contact Karen English: englishk@umkc.edu

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Board
  • Commencement (May and December)
  • Service Day

Contact Karen English: englishk@umkc.edu

School of Law

  • Law Alumni Board
  • Law Young Alumni Group
  • Law Diverse Alumni Network
  • The Big Event 
  • Downs Golf Tournamant
  • Commencement (May and December)

Contact Jesse Osman: jesse.osman@umkc.edu

School of Medicine

Contact the Ameila Howard: howarda@umkc.edu

School of Nursing and Health Studies

  • Nursing and Health Studies Alumni Board
  • Commencement (May and December)

Contact the Amelia Howard: howarda@umkc.edu

School of Pharmacy

  • Pharmacy Alumni Board
  • Pharmacy Reunion
  • Commencement (May and December)

Contact Amelia Howard: howarda@umkc.edu

School of Science and Engineering

  • SSE Alumni Board
  • Rise & Shine Speaker Series
  • SSE Topgolf Tournament
  • Commencement (May and December)

Contact Payton Covert: covertp@umkc.edu