Author - Carin Cardella

An example of lighting upgrades on a campus building downtown, the outdoor Pearl Gallery that showcases art on the Pearl Street underpass.

Behind the Screens: A Look Inside UMB’s Communications Center and Police Technology Upgrades

1 month ago

5 min read

Lt. Matthew Johnson and PAL students take part in team-building activities at Terrapin Adventures in July 2025.

Innovative Policing: UMB Police Lead the Way in Community-Building

7 months ago

8 min read

Students pet Poe, UMB’s third comfort K9.

Every Dog Has Its Day: Comfort K9 Poe Is the Latest to Serve in UMB Police’s 50 Years

June 9, 2025

8 min read

Paws on Patrol: Poe Joins UMBPD as Comfort K9

May 11, 2022

3 min read

On Patrol: New UMB Chief of Police Emphasizes Connecting with Community

November 29, 2021

4 min read

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