The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a rich educational experience that equips graduates to think critically, solve difficult problems, and communicate effectively.
Our students work alongside curators at world-renowned museums, cover stories for local news outlets and radio stations, intern for professional sports teams and gain experience at top companies. Getting involved and making connections outside of the classroom not only makes for a more dynamic college experience, but also helps our students develop professionally.
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Feb. 6 and 7 | Free to the public
Explore the colors, materials and meanings of Indigenous Mesoamerican art in this two-day art history symposium, co-hosted by the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The symposium features lectures and papers by scholars, conservators and artists from across the United States and Mexico that examine color, gender, science, nature, and modern and contemporary artistic practices. Learn more about the symposium and program schedule, and register today!
Symposium detailsTiffany S.W. Hamilton (BLA ’03, M.A. ’09) is this year’s Defying the Odds Alumni Award winner
Kansas City emerges as a contender to lead America’s critical materials future through innovation, workforce development and regional collaboration