Tonight, we celebrate Fountain Day with Union Station and the Henry Wollman Bloch Fountain lit in the blue and red colors of the Kansas City flag.

Photos by Kent Auf Der Heide.

Today Kansas City celebrates Fountain Day! The city is home to more than 200 fountains, but one in particular is special to us. The Henry Wollman Bloch Fountain sits between Union Station and the Liberty Memorial, and honors our school's benefactor and co-founder of H&R Block.

Today is Tax Day! Bloch professor Kim Luken spoke with KSHB 41 News to address trends and changes this tax season, and what to do if you still haven't filed.

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Thanks to everyone who came out to today's Bloch-B-Que! We had a great time kickin' it with you.

The first ever UMKC Regnier Institute Student Founder Summit is happening this Friday! Students, community members, professionals and mentors will take part in a day of startup competition, resource sharing and career development.

Learn more and register here: info.umkc.edu/centers/entrep…

“You truly feel like you're making a difference.”

Hundreds of lives are being impacted for the better. Bloch students are making a difference in the community this tax season, while also earning course credit.

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Taking in the solar eclipse outside Bloch Executive Hall!

Congratulations to Bloch Alumna Alex Benson (MPA '08), who has been named chief executive officer at Bardavon Health. Benson most recently served as the company's chief operating officer, responsible for all client facing and operational support teams.

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Two Bloch faculty members were honored at the 2024 UMKC Faculty Awards. Congratulations to Christopher Garmon, Ph.D., and Leigh Salzsieder, Ph.D., for their achievements!

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Please join us in congratulating Bloch faculty Bryan Boots and Alex Krause Matlack on being awarded a $200,000 research grant. Their work focuses on addressing social media echo chambers and creating more balanced algorithms.

Full story: umkc.edu/news/posts/202…

She means business! Bloch student-athlete Lexy Smith has been named The Summit League peak performer of the week after a big weekend at the plate for Kansas City Softball! Smith is currently a junior pursuing her bachelor's degree in business administration. Congratulations, Lexy!

Our First Tuesday Entrepreneur Speaker Series returns today! Startland News will be here to share advice and firsthand experiences from the forefront of Kansas City's startup and innovation ecosystem. See you at 4:00 p.m.

No longer business as usual, we continue to find new ways to educate and inspire students. The Business of Hip-Hop included a guided discussion about hip-hop, its history and the lasting impact it's had on business.

Full Story: umkc.edu/news/posts/202…

As KC Current prepare for Saturday's home match, we're highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit of co-owners Chris and Angie Long. Their success goes far beyond the pitch, which is why they were named our Kansas City Entrepreneurs of the Year in 2023!

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We were thrilled to host Girls On Our Bloch to celebrate women in business during Women's History Month! Local high school students got the opportunity to explore different career paths, program opportunities at Bloch and connect with female leaders in the Kansas City area!

There's no better place in Kansas City to get your MBA. For the sixth year in a row, our Master of Business Administration program has been named the best in town by the Kansas City Business Journal!

Jeff Johnson, Ph.D., associate professor of marketing at Bloch appeared on UpNext with Gabriella Mirabelli to talk about his research piece in the International Journal of Research in Marketing.

LISTEN: upnextpodcast.com/episodes/305

Executive Hall looks good in teal! Go KC Current!

Ready to take your education to the next level? You are invited to GradRoo, the UMKC graduate programs fair! Attendees do not have to be current UMKC students.

GradRoo is 2-5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13 at the Student Union.

Learn more and register: sgs.umkc.edu/admissions/gra…

Technology is transforming business, and business education. Dean Brian Klaas spoke in Ingram's Magazine about the ever-changing landscape.

Full Interview: ingrams.com/article/qa-wit…