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History and Anthropology Major Discovers Career Inspiration Through Archive Work at UCM
Elliot McGinnis, a History and Anthropology double major from St. Louis, Missouri, will complete the first chapter of an already distinguished academic career during spring commencement at the University of Central Missouri (UCM).
May 06, 2026
University of Central Missouri Receives Humanities Grant Studying Harry Truman History
The Missouri Humanities Council (MHC) has awarded a grant of $15,000 to the University of Central Missouri (UCM) in support of the project titled “Historic Missouri: Harry S. Truman Tours.”
April 15, 2026
January 2026 News at UCM
As January brought a chilly start to 2026, a new semester at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) was already heating up: the Fashion program and the Talking Mules received accolades, students and faculty presented at national conferences, the Intensive English Program earned reaccreditation, and a UCM fraternity received an award nomination.
February 06, 2026
UCM, Missouri Humanities to Present Free Veterans Writing Workshop
Missouri Humanities, in partnership with the University of Central Missouri (UCM), invites veterans, active-duty and retired military personnel and military-connected family members to a Veterans Writing Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 20.
September 02, 2025
Grant Helps Fund Additional Tours on Historic Missouri Free Mobile App
Historic Missouri, a free mobile app and website that provides users easy access to information about the important places, people, and stories that are unique to Missouri, is pleased to report that the site has added 11 additional tours funded in part by a Missouri Humanities large grant of $10,000.
March 19, 2024
Kickpatrick Library and History Department at UCM Host Traveling Exhibit 'Boom! The Rise and Fall of Missouri's Black Business District
The University of Central Missouri’s James C. Kirkpatrick Library and the UCM History Department are partnering to host "Boom! The Rise and Fall of Missouri's Black Business District." This traveling exhibit is produced by the Missouri State Museum and inspired by the Missouri State Parks-produced booklet “The Business: African-American Business People from Missouri’s Past” and will be on display Jan. 31 to Feb. 29 in the JCKL Read and Relax area.
January 26, 2024
