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  A lesson in black history: student groups host trivia session, discussion

  By Amina Dalton on February 19, 2020

  How well do you know your black history? The UMKC groups Students for Justice and the collegiate chapter of the National Association for the Advancement...

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  The White Rose: We Defied Hitler is a piece of hidden history

  By Jefferson Harwood on February 3, 2020

  Theater exists to entertain and educate. The White Rose: We Defied Hitler by David Meyers is an exemplary piece of art that does both. The...

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  Men’s basketball can’t make history in first home loss of season to California State Bakersfield

  By Evan Davis on January 19, 2020

  Kansas City men’s basketball entered last week’s contest against California State Bakersfield (CSUB) with a chance to clinch the team’s best ever home record to...

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  Max Skidmore: A UMKC historian

  By Arianna Bailey on November 6, 2019

  Dr. Max Skidmore’s office is a fire hazard.  Bookshelves cover the walls from ceiling to floor, not an inch of shelf space is wasted and...

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  Memorials and monuments | Revising a racist history

  By Roxanna Hamidpour on March 14, 2018

  Roxanna Hamidpour Christopher Columbus. Robert E. Lee. Stonewall Jackson. If the names ring a bell, you have probably learned about them in school or seen...

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  A Historian’s toolbox | Visiting professor talks Cold War, history

  By Cyrus Moffett on December 5, 2017

  A visiting professor from Washington University in St. Louis delivered a fascinating lecture on oral history and the cessation of the Cold War. Professor Andrew...

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  Colorful conversation brings scholars together

  By Cyrus Moffett on November 16, 2017

  Professors specializing in history and Latino studies spoke Wednesday afternoon at Miller Nichols library about the controversial topic of Cuba, an island forbidden to US...

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  Do we stand for idols or people?

  By Luke Mckiddy on October 20, 2017

  “Is civilization working towards a time when there is no need for soldiers?” This question has been rolling around in my mind for the past...

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  Fighting fire with peace at Dismantling Islamophobia lecture

  By Annie Navran on October 10, 2017

  Meaningful dialogue that promotes social justice, diversity and inclusiveness can be difficult to come by these days. When people come together and have difficult conversations,...

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  Take a shot at getting involved with UMKC historic gun club

  By U-News on September 27, 2017

  With over 300 student organizations offered, it is pretty easy to get involved at UMKC. Most people know about the Greek life, sports and academic...

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