News and Events

Explore Signature Pharmacy Events

Learn more about our signature events for new students, current students and alumni.

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Career Fair and Residency Showcase

Connect with employers, learn about industry trends, see what pharmacy residency programs are looking for and more.

Discover the Career Fair

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Pharmacy Camp

Learn what it's like to study pharmacy at UMKC and practice in a variety of pharmaceutical careers. Interact with current students, faculty and practicing pharmacists at this exciting, one-day event designed for prospective pharmacy students.

Explore Pharmacy Camp

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Research Summit

Learn more about the Health Sciences Student Research Summit, which highlights all the student research happening at the Schools of Pharmacy, Biological and Chemical Sciences, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Health Studies, and Computing and Engineering.

Learn about the Research Summit

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Alumni events

Looking to connect with other School of Pharmacy alumni and support the school? Get details on upcoming events for alumni.

Discover alumni events

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Upcoming Pharmacy Events

In addition to our signature events, the School of Pharmacy hosts and participates in a variety of other events for students, faculty and employers. Review our calendar to see what's coming up next.

Pharmacy events calendar

Pharmacy News

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UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selected for $160 Million NSF Award

14 Jul 2026 | Historic investment positions the Greater Kansas City region to strengthen America’s supply chains, advanced manufacturing and national security Read full story UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selected for $160 Million NSF Award

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UMKC Honors Graduate Excellence with Breakthrough Research and Creative Impact

12 Jun 2026 | From innovative vaccine delivery technology to reimagining community through contemporary music, this year’s top graduate award winners showcase the transformative power of research and creativity at Kansas City’s Carnegie R1 university Read full story UMKC Honors Graduate Excellence with Breakthrough Research and Creative Impact

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UMKC Releases 2026 Spring Dean's List

29 May 2026 | Almost 1,900 students recognized Read full story UMKC Releases 2026 Spring Dean's List