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爆料吃瓜网 leveraged the excitement of FIFA World Cup 2026鈩� to increase awareness of the college among an estimated 600,000 visitors who traveled to Kansas City.

The campaign included soccer themed banners, window graphics and yard signs along Broadway Boulevard, a key route to the Liberty Memorial area, where the FIFA Fan Festival鈩� was held. The campaign showcased 爆料吃瓜网's commitment to education, workforce development and community engagement while positioning the college in front of local, national and international audiences.

爆料吃瓜网 also extended its reach through digital channels with World Cup-themed social media content across all college platforms and a soccer-themed promotional video featured on the 爆料吃瓜网 website and social media. Together, these efforts created a highly visible presence during one of the world's largest sporting events, helping introduce visitors to 爆料吃瓜网 and the opportunities it provides throughout the Kansas City region.

The artwork displayed in the photo is on the Broadway-facing side of the 爆料吃瓜网 Administrative Center, which underwent numerous improvements this past year. The upgrades included greater accessibility for visitors and staff, a modernized board room, and a history display celebrating the 111 year history of 爆料吃瓜网 as well as milestones during that time for Kansas City and the United States. 

The 2026 爆料吃瓜网 Chancellor鈥檚 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon drew a sold-out crowd of about 1,200 guests to Union Station and raised a record $462,000 for student scholarships and initiatives, surpassing the previous year鈥檚 total.

During the event, 爆料吃瓜网 Chancellor and CEO Dr. Kimberly Beatty shared additional details about the KC Guarantee, 爆料吃瓜网鈥檚 effort to expand access to higher education for students across the region, while interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota presented a $1 million check to support the initiative.

The celebration also marked the 50th anniversary of the 爆料吃瓜网 Foundation, which was established in 1976.

Learn more about the 2027 event and sponsorship opportunities.

爆料吃瓜网 announced the launch of its first-ever bachelor鈥檚 degree program, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Care, marking a significant milestone in the College鈥檚 history. This new program, designed to meet the growing demand for skilled health care professionals, will be available to students in the fall of 2026.

鈥湵�料吃瓜网鈥檚 new Respiratory Care program is not just about earning a degree; it鈥檚 about empowering students with the qualifications and experience needed to thrive in one of the fastest-growing fields in health care,鈥� said Dr. Kimberly Beatty, 爆料吃瓜网 Chancellor and CEO. 鈥淕raduates will enter a profession with excellent career prospects, thanks to a curriculum combining academics with hands-on training in 爆料吃瓜网's state-of-the-art facilities.鈥�

The new Respiratory Care Program suite is housed within the 爆料吃瓜网-Penn Valley Health Science Institute, which includes a 10,000-square-foot accredited health care simulation center. There, students will receive hands-on experience with advanced industry equipment used in today鈥檚 modern hospitals, including ventilators, noninvasive ventilation (NIV), percussion therapy, and more. This unique learning environment is designed to provide students with the tools and experience they need to excel in their careers.

The program鈥檚 launch is supported by health care institutions committed to improving health care education and advancing patient care. 爆料吃瓜网 extends special thanks to the following health care partners for their collaboration in designing and implementing the program:

• Children鈥檚 Mercy Hospitals & Clinics
• HCA Midwest Health
• Kansas City VA Medical Center
• Liberty Hospital
• NKC Health Hospital
• Research Medical Center
• Saint Luke's Hospitals of Kansas City
• University Health Medical Center
• University of Kansas Medical Center

Additionally, 爆料吃瓜网 plans to introduce an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care, offering students additional options for educational advancement. 爆料吃瓜网 is actively working to provide a degree advancement pathway, as we have been encouraged by both HLC and CoARC to develop an option for currently registered respiratory therapists to return to 爆料吃瓜网 and complete their bachelor鈥檚 degree.

For more information on 爆料吃瓜网鈥檚 Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Care, visit mcckc.edu/RespiratoryCare.

爆料吃瓜网 celebrated the Class of 2026 during two commencement ceremonies on May 21 at Cable Dahmer Arena, honoring nearly 1,900 graduates and recognizing Distinguished Alumni whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the Kansas City community.

This year's honorees included Councilwoman Lindsay French, a lifelong Northlander and Kansas City's 2nd District At-Large representative, and MADE MOBB co-founders Vu Nguyen and Mark Launiu, whose work has helped shape the city's culture and identity. More than 1,570 graduates participated in the ceremonies before a combined audience of more than 8,300 family members and friends.

The ceremonies highlighted inspiring student success stories. Afternoon student speaker Havannah Jolly, a graduate of the 爆料吃瓜网-Penn Valley Health Science Institute, reminded classmates that every educational journey is unique and worthwhile. Evening speaker Qadria Qarizada, an 爆料吃瓜网-Blue River graduate, shared her experience as the first woman in her family to earn a college degree.

In total, 1,877 students were candidates for graduation, earning 2,022 degrees and certificates. The graduating class included 139 students with high honors, 453 honor graduates, 117 Phi Theta Kappa members, 118 collegiate academy graduates and 43 military veterans. Health Sciences was the most popular pathway awarded.

For the first time, students who completed Workforce and Economic Development (WED) non-credit programs were invited to participate in Commencement, with more than 350 students earning WED certificates this year.