The University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Graduate Student Council hosted the 2025 Community of Scholars Research Conference. The event on April 17 brought together 60 graduate students, faculty and community members to showcase the essence of interdisciplinary research, community and collaboration. The conference chairs were Dr. Mohan Kumar Gajendran and Kiel Corkran, president of the Graduate […]
Masha Mackey
Masha Mackey (She/Her) is a graduate student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City studying criminal justice and criminology. As a community representative for The Beacon, she focuses on lifting up voices that aren’t always heard, especially around education, local government and advocacy work. Mackey believes in connecting real community issues with real solutions, and making sure stories reflect the people most impacted. Her goal is to keep information honest, accessible and rooted in the community.