Mara W. Cohen Ioannides is the expert on the Jewish experience in Missouri. She has written and spoken extensively on this subject around the world. She has a doctorate in Jewish Studies with a specialty in American Judaism and taught for over 25 years at Missouri State University. Currently, she is the president of the Midwest Jewish Studies Association and the founding president of the Ozarks Studies Association.
Meet the team striving to create a vibrant Missouri where the humanities are accessible to all.
Over 50 years dedicated to helping Missourians explore the people, places, and ideas that shape our society.
The study of how people connect to the human experience through history, culture, and traditions.
50 Years of Missouri Humanities
A legacy of leadership and grantmaking. Read the magazine!
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Programs, workshops, and anthologies promoting veteran stories.
Small Town Showcase and workshops for communities.
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Missouri Voices: Civics & Citizenry
Join us as we consider the role of civility in democracy and ask ourselves: What is the role of citizenry in our “American Experiment,” past, present, and future?
Missouri Humanities Corps
Missouri Humanities Corps is an AmeriCorps program that places AmeriCorps members in cultural heritage and tourism institutions across rural Missouri to help them preserve and present their local heritage assets to community members and visitors alike.
Native Americans & Missouri
Missouri Humanities strives to implement and support initiatives that highlight Native stories and voices.
