Karen Campbell
Director of Institutional Giving & CommunicationsKaren Campbell joined KCUR's staff in 2020 but has been a long-time member and advocate for the station. She is an experienced and enthusiastic fundraiser and strategic communications professional. Prior to joining KCUR, Karen led development and communications efforts at BikeWalkKC and Mid-America Arts Alliance. She is a proud graduate of UMKC with a Master of Arts degree. You can reach her at karen@kcur.org.
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Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall while Steve Kraske interviews movers and shakers from around Kansas City? You can catch a live broadcast of Up To Date at Rochester Brewing from April 6-10. -
On March 31, a federal judge found that a key provision of Trump's executive order that ordered the defunding of public media violated the First Amendment. But the ruling does not restore federal funding to KCUR or the rest of the public media system. -
The yearlong program for accomplished, early-career journalists provides an opportunity for fellows to learn together and work full time as reporters, editors and visual journalists alongside some of the best in the industry. -
Did you receive an email from a person posing as a KCUR "booking coordinator," soliciting payment from you to be featured on air? It's a scam. Here's what to do. -
Final lease details are being negotiated by university officials as KCUR and Classical KC continue to provide uninterrupted service for the community. -
KCUR and Classical KC were given just over a month to vacate our longtime offices. Here's what we know so far about the move, and what we don't. -
The University of Missouri-Kansas City announced on December 22 that the building has reached the end of its lifespan, and all tenants are required to vacate by January 31, 2026. Many questions, including where the stations will move and what future costs will be, remain. -
Jackson County Public Health nominated KCUR for its exceptional and sustained coverage of public health issues, particularly on the opioid crisis in the Kansas City region. -
The American Historical Association awarded A People's History of Kansas City from KCUR Studios its top prize for historical podcasts. The annual Sinclair Prize recognizes the skill and artistry of podcasting that disseminates historical knowledge to the broader public. -
NPR's Tiny Desk and the beloved This Old House radio shows will join the family of weekend programming on KCUR 89.3, beginning on Oct. 18. It's part of a slate of changes to the broadcast schedule.
