About Us
Our Mission Statement
The UMKC Honors Program promotes the university’s commitment to academic excellence. Our mission includes three key ways we contribute to student success.
Enriched program
We offer an enriched program of honors education for outstanding students of all majors.
Important values
We foster intellectual and civic values - inquiry, discovery, knowledge and imagination, as well as community service, social justice and ethical leadership.
Instructional support
We provide support for instructional innovation and provide the best possible teaching and learning environment for faculty and students.
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Meet our people
Meet the people who will encourage and guide you on your Honors Program journey.
Read our history
We have been helping students achieve excellence for decades.Honors Program Events
Honors Program News

Communications Student Hits Home Run with Crown Vision Commercial
3 Jun 2025 | An out-of-the-park opportunity available through Royals partnership Read full story Communications Student Hits Home Run with Crown Vision Commercial

First-Generation History Major Finds Community at UMKC
27 Jan 2025 | Emily Shoemake loves the opportunities and experiences she couldn’t find elsewhere Read full story First-Generation History Major Finds Community at UMKC

Celebrating Kansas City’s Best Entrepreneurs
22 Nov 2024 | Honorees at annual Bloch School event include leaders in construction, design and social change Read full story Celebrating Kansas City’s Best Entrepreneurs