UMKC School of Graduate Studies

10/20/2026

10/06/2026

The National Academic Recruitment Fairs begin today!


If you are a PhD student or postdoctoral scholar exploring your next career step, there is still time to register and review available sessions.

National Postdoc Recruitment Fair
Tuesday, October 6th from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Register: https://go.osu.edu/naphf_student_reg

National Faculty Recruitment Fair
Wednesday, October 7th from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Register: https://go.osu.edu/nafhf_student_reg

Review your schedule. Research the institutions and recruiters you will meet. Prepare a brief introduction about your background and career interests. Review your CV and prepare two or three thoughtful questions for each conversation.

If you are still exploring academic careers, consider attending group sessions to learn more about institutions, hiring processes, postdoctoral opportunities, and different types of faculty careers.

Good luck to everyone participating this week.

09/29/2026

One week until the National Academic Recruitment Fairs!

If you are a Ph.D. student or postdoctoral scholar exploring postdoctoral or faculty careers, now is the time to register, review participating institutions, and begin building your schedule.



National Postdoc Recruitment Fair

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Register: https://go.osu.edu/naphf_student_reg



National Faculty Recruitment Fair

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Register: https://go.osu.edu/nafhf_student_reg

Already registered?

Review the participating institutions and recruiter schedules in Handshake. New schedules may continue to be added, so check back periodically.

Consider your goals when choosing sessions. Group sessions can be a good way to explore institutions and learn about opportunities. One-on-one sessions are best used for focused conversations with recruiters whose institutions and opportunities align with your background and interests.

Research before you register for a one-on-one session. A thoughtful conversation with the right recruiter is more valuable than several random conversations.

09/15/2026

Three-Minute Thesis competition sign-ups are available!

This year we will hold three separate first-round competitions for Master's and doctoral students in the areas of:

Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences (Nov 10 at 5:30-7:30pm),

Health Sciences (Nov 13 at lunchtime), and

Science and Engineering (Nov 13 in the morning).

The final UMKC round between the four top winners of the three first-round competitions will be hosted by SGS in March 2027.

Student should complete the emailed survey by October 1 to express interest in one of these first round competitions.


About 3MT:

This is an opportunity to present your Master’s or Doctoral work orally in three minutes, with ONE fixed PowerPoint slide as an aid.

The skills learned through such presentations are numerous, including how to describe your project effectively to non-experts, how to present your research succinctly in a job interview or other professional setting, and how to focus your project in terms of goals and outcomes. Constructive feedback will be provided in practice sessions and by the judges after the event.

Monetary prizes will be awarded after the competition date for applicable winners.

The institutional winner (Final Round First Place) will be funded to participate in the regional MAGS 3MT competition in Minneapolis on March 24, 2027.

09/14/2026

Join the School of Graduate Studies at 4:30pm this Thursday, September 17th, for a discussion with the Dean about Individual Development Plans - what they are, how to use them, and what versions are available to mentors/mentees.

We primarily encourage first-year students in doctoral and other terminal degrees to familiarize themselves with the IDP for use with their mentors.

ALL graduate students, graduate/doctoral faculty, and Postdoctoral Fellows are welcome to attend this informational session.

Students can RSVP in RooGroups. Faculty and Postdoctoral Fellows, please email [email protected] to receive the calendar invitation for this event.

09/05/2026

08/28/2026

A World-Class Leader for a World-Class Institution. Congratulations to Jenny Lundgren, Ph.D., provost and executive vice chancellor at UMKC, for being recognized as one of the Kansas City Business Journal’s 2026 Women of Influence honorees! Her contributions to UMKC and the Kansas City community exemplify the profound impact of visionary leadership, dedication and service.

Meet the UMKC chief academic officer: https://www.umkc.edu/news/posts/2026/april/meet-umkcs-chief-academic-officer.html