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With graduation just around the corner, we celebrated our SHSS graduates with catering from Olive Garden, captured their smiles in a photo booth and honored each one with a special Student Council cord.
A Crown Vision commercial, made in part by UMKC students in film and media arts and communications departments, premiered during UMKC Day at The K! Missed it? You can catch the commercial during Friday home games for the rest of the @Royals regular season.
Check out some behind the scenes of "Lean and Hungry" and "Temp," two incredible film projects from UMKC’s film and media arts students! Shoutout to talented filmmakers Meagan Crockett, Simone Griggs, Maggie Maenner and all the other students who helped bring these stories to…
Looking for an internship? The Mellon Internship might be for you! Our Mellon Humanities Interns this semester are gaining real-world experience across various roles. Applications for Summer 2025 will be reviewed on a rolling basis until April 14. Sign…
Twelve students represented UMKC and showed off their research to lawmakers at Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol. We’re especially proud of the four School of Humanities and Social Sciences students who took part: Emanuel Fabian, Yasmeen Hanon, Ruweyda Hassan and Theo…
Meet our government and congressional interns: Camille Verhoeven, Jocelyn Clark, Joe Weimer, Jordan Fitch and Sophie Falco. Beyond their internships, they’re passionate about creating change and making an impact. By sharing their journeys, they hope to help other students find…
Avery Boulanger and Rachel Forester were recognized at the UMKC Women's Council Graduate Assistance Fund awards. Congratulations Avery and Rachel!
The Tie Blanket-Making event was a hit, thanks to the SHSS Student Council for organizing it! Participants got creative with all the provided supplies while enjoying a delicious catered lunch from Panera. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun and crafty day!
It's UMKC Giving Day! The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is asking for support in four areas: - Dean’s Study Abroad Fund - Gallery of Art renovation - Legislative internships for students - MAD Student Summer Film Academy. Learn more about these and other causes and…
Associate Professor of art history Joseph Hartman, Ph.D. has been awarded one of two grants in the state of Missouri from @NEHgov. The funds will go to writing a book on hurricanes, disaster capitalism, art and architecture. Congratulations! neh.gov/news/neh-annou…
The UMKC School of Humanities and Social Sciences was awarded $4 million to preserve historic sites and organizations across Kansas City. The @MellonFdn grant will support the historical and preservation projects of 16 community organizations. umkc.edu/news/posts/202…
We're proud to announce our Fall 2024 Dean's List. Congratulations to these hard-working students! 🔗umkc.edu/news/posts/202…
Steven Revare (M.A. ’07) is the 2025 School of Humanities and Social Sciences Alumni Award winner. He is the co-founder of Tom’s Town Distilling Company, a local distillery. Steve also supports education and the community through initiatives like the Writers for Readers…
We did it, Roos! UMKC is officially an R1 university—joining the top research institutions in the nation! This means bigger ideas, bolder discoveries and endless opportunities to explore the humanities and social sciences in ways that shape our world. #WeAreR1…
The UMKC Gallery of Art is pleased to present "Neither Men nor Gods but Something Closer to the Former," an interdisciplinary & collaborative performance and exhibition by artist Sierra Faust and pianist Benjamin Havey. The exhibition is Feb. 6 - March 14, with an opening…
The History Department Research Symposium was a fantastic opportunity to explore a wide range of historical topics, from pivotal events to cultural movements. With thought-provoking presentations and engaging discussions, it was the perfect way to wrap up a semester full of…
Congratulations to all of our graduates! We're proud of you and can't wait to cheer on your successes!

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