Contact Information:
Office
Cockefair Hall, Room 203
5121 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
Email: history@umkc.edu
Phone: (816) 235-1631
Department Description:
History is an essential component of a liberal arts education. UMKC's History program goes far beyond mere memorization of names of dates; it is a discipline that cultivates critical thinking rather than prescribing a set of beliefs. Our distinguished faculty are dedicated to fostering students analytical skills, historical literacy, and cultural awareness. Studying history will enrich students professional prospects and instill an ethic of responsible citizenship on both a national and a global scale. The Department of History offers distinctive research, experiential learning opportunities, internships, and other valuable learning experiences that position students for success in future careers.
Aligned seamlessly with various interdisciplinary programs on campus, such as Race, Ethnic, and Gender Studies, Classical and Ancients Studies, Criminal Justice and Criminology, Digital and Public Humanities, Classical, Medieval, and Early Modern Literature, German Studies, Historic Preservation, Law, and Political Science (to name only a few) our History major at UMKC offers a versatile educational experience. This dynamic approach to historical studies ensures that our graduates are well-prepared for the challenges of the future both in their careers and as informed global citizens.
Department Chair
Dr. Brian Frehner, Professor of History
Department Faculty
Andrew Bergerson2,3; Professor of History; B.A. (Cornell University); M.A., Ph. D. (University of Chicago).
Rebecca Miller Davis2; Teaching Professor of History; B.A., M.A. (James Madison University); Ph.D. (University of South Carolina).
Sandra Enríquez2,3; Associate Professor of History; Director of Public History emphasis; B.A., M.A. (University of Texas, El Paso); Ph.D. (University of Houston).
David Freeman2,3; Associate Professor of History and Religious Studies; B.A. (University of Minnesota-Duluth); M.A., Ph.D. (Emory University).
Brian Frehner2,3; Department Chair and Professor of History; B.A. (University of California, Los Angeles); M.A. (University of Nevada, Las Vegas); Ph.D. (University of Oklahoma).
Viviana L. Grieco2,3; Professor of History and Latin American and Latinx Studies; B.A. (Universidad de Buenos Aires); M.A., Ph.D. (Emory University).
Diane Mutti Burke2,3; Professor of History; Director of the Center of Midwestern Studies; Co-director of the UMKC Center for Digital and Public Humanities; B.A. (Dartmouth College); M.A., Ph.D. (Emory University).
Matthew Osborn2,3; Associate Professor of History; Doctoral Program Coordinator; B.A. (University of California Santa Cruz); M.A., Ph.D. (University of California Davis).
David Trowbridge2; William T. Kemper Associate Research Professor in Digital and Public Humanities; Ph.D. (University of Kansas).
Massimiliano Vitiello2,3; Curators' Distinguished Professor of History; Master of Arts Program Coordinator; M.A. (University of Rome); Ph.D. (University of Messina); postdoctoral license in medieval studies (Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies).
Emeriti Faculty
William B. Ashworth Jr., Jesse V. Clardy, Gary Ebersole, James S. Falls, Miriam Forman-Brunell, John T. Graham, Herman M. Hattaway, Carla L. Klausner, Dennis Merrill, Linda Mitchell, Stanley B. Parsons, Lynda Payne, Patrick A. Peebles, Louis W. Potts, Joseph P. Schultz
