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The NHC is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing humanities research and teaching and encouraging appreciation for the humanities. nationalhumanitiescenter.org
We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with @howard.edu's College of Arts & Sciences for “Connecting Research and Learning Across Disciplines,” an institute for faculty that will be held August 3–7, 2026, on Howard’s historic campus. Registration closes on 4/30/26. Please share.
Connecting Research and Learning Across Disciplines | National Humanities Center
By combining the analytical rigor and critical thinking skills developed within the sciences and the humanities, we can address complex societal challenges.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:08 PM
We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with @howard.edu's College of Arts & Sciences for “Connecting Research and Learning Across Disciplines,” an institute for faculty that will be held August 3–7, 2026, on Howard’s historic campus. Registration closes on 4/30/26. Please share.
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In a critical moment for higher education, ACLS and @natlhumanities.bsky.social co-hosted a two-day Presidents’ Summit to advance strategies for strengthening humanistic inquiry on American campuses. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jHJz9b
Higher Education Leaders Convene to Strategize on the Future of the Humanities
On December 12-13, 2025, 22 current and former university presidents, chancellors, and leading voices in the humanities gathered for a retreat at the National Humanities Center (NHC).
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January 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM
In a critical moment for higher education, ACLS and @natlhumanities.bsky.social co-hosted a two-day Presidents’ Summit to advance strategies for strengthening humanistic inquiry on American campuses. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jHJz9b
We enjoyed working with you this summer, Katherine. Thank you for all the hard work you did with us and for the betterment of the humanities.
Bridge Beyond Carolina funds summer internship in humanities - Graduate School
Funding from The Graduate School's Bridge Beyond Carolina program allowed English and comparative literature doctoral candidate Katherine Stein to spend a summer interning at the National Humanities C...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:57 PM
We enjoyed working with you this summer, Katherine. Thank you for all the hard work you did with us and for the betterment of the humanities.
The National Humanities Center is pleased to announce the launch of “The Window”, our new digital newsletter.
The Window: News from the National Humanities Center
Stories, insights, and updates from the NHC
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January 21, 2026 at 6:18 PM
The National Humanities Center is pleased to announce the launch of “The Window”, our new digital newsletter.
In honor of MLK Day, we remember the legacy of Dr. King and all other civil rights leaders. To gain more insight into Dr. King, check out this 2021 Humanities in Class webinar which delves further into his lesser known work and causes he championed.
Beyond Civil Rights: Dr. Martin Luther King’s Activism in the 1960s | National Humanities Center
The work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is largely taught in the context of the Civil Rights Movement. Students are familiar with the iconic events of in
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January 19, 2026 at 5:46 PM
In honor of MLK Day, we remember the legacy of Dr. King and all other civil rights leaders. To gain more insight into Dr. King, check out this 2021 Humanities in Class webinar which delves further into his lesser known work and causes he championed.
Last week, Mario Valdes Navia (NHC Fellow 2025–26) participated in a podcast coordinated by Duke’s Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies where he discussed the current Venezuela situation with respected Venezuelan intellectuals. Listen to their conversation here.
DAY AFTER I After the ouster of Dictator Nicolas Maduro
On social, cultural, political, and historical issues. US intervention in Venezuela.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Last week, Mario Valdes Navia (NHC Fellow 2025–26) participated in a podcast coordinated by Duke’s Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies where he discussed the current Venezuela situation with respected Venezuelan intellectuals. Listen to their conversation here.
The Teaching African American Studies Institute (TAASI) returns this summer from June 16–20, 2026. Held at Prairie View A&M University, TAASI ‘26 will focus on how digital humanities can reveal more about the African Diaspora.
The application deadline is March 30, 2026. Spread the word!
The application deadline is March 30, 2026. Spread the word!
Teaching the Digital Diaspora | National Humanities Center
This institute for educators will move beyond traditional resources to explore how digital humanities can illuminate the complexities of the African diaspora.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:06 PM
The Teaching African American Studies Institute (TAASI) returns this summer from June 16–20, 2026. Held at Prairie View A&M University, TAASI ‘26 will focus on how digital humanities can reveal more about the African Diaspora.
The application deadline is March 30, 2026. Spread the word!
The application deadline is March 30, 2026. Spread the word!
The NHC’s webinar series returns this week. Be sure to register for this Thursday’s webinar (7pm EDT) and check out other upcoming webinars later this semester. #humanities
Humanities in Class Webinars | National Humanities Center
Live, interactive webinars connect educators with scholars and experts in humanities fields to discuss compelling topics. Webinars are free but require registration.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:47 PM
The NHC’s webinar series returns this week. Be sure to register for this Thursday’s webinar (7pm EDT) and check out other upcoming webinars later this semester. #humanities
The NHC is featured on @insidehighered.com's recent list of “32 Residencies to Fuel Your 2026 Writerly Dreams.” We’re honored to be included alongside these other wonderful programs. #humanities
32 Residencies to Fuel Your 2026 Writerly Dreams
Getting away to focus on your writing even for as little as a week could push you out of your comfort zone and unlock new ideas.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:18 PM
The NHC is featured on @insidehighered.com's recent list of “32 Residencies to Fuel Your 2026 Writerly Dreams.” We’re honored to be included alongside these other wonderful programs. #humanities
We’re hiring an Events Manager to plan, organize, and execute major events for the Center. Visit our website to learn more about the role and spread the word about this exciting opportunity to join the NHC team.
Careers at the National Humanities Center | National Humanities Center
The National Humanities Center is looking for amazing and talented humanists. Join our team!
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January 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM
We’re hiring an Events Manager to plan, organize, and execute major events for the Center. Visit our website to learn more about the role and spread the word about this exciting opportunity to join the NHC team.
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ACLS is proud to share The Promise of the Humanities at Community Colleges, a new report that shares the perspectives of Mellon/ACLS Community College Faculty Fellows who balance teaching-intensive schedules & find time for bold research projects and transformative pedagogies: bit.ly/4oDnA3P
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#About the Project
Launched in 2018 with support from the Mellon Foundation, the Mellon/ACLS Community College Faculty Fellowship program recognized the vital contributions of community college fa...
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December 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
ACLS is proud to share The Promise of the Humanities at Community Colleges, a new report that shares the perspectives of Mellon/ACLS Community College Faculty Fellows who balance teaching-intensive schedules & find time for bold research projects and transformative pedagogies: bit.ly/4oDnA3P
While our Fellows are in residence, we spotlight their projects and identify the ways we can see through-lines between them.
Check out recently highlighted projects foregrounding neglected and other marginalized perspectives within well-trodden historical narratives.
#humanities #skystorians
Check out recently highlighted projects foregrounding neglected and other marginalized perspectives within well-trodden historical narratives.
#humanities #skystorians
Featured Research: Neglected and Erased Histories | National Humanities Center
Highlighting 2025–26 Fellows whose projects foreground neglected and other marginalized perspectives within well-trodden historical narratives.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
While our Fellows are in residence, we spotlight their projects and identify the ways we can see through-lines between them.
Check out recently highlighted projects foregrounding neglected and other marginalized perspectives within well-trodden historical narratives.
#humanities #skystorians
Check out recently highlighted projects foregrounding neglected and other marginalized perspectives within well-trodden historical narratives.
#humanities #skystorians
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Historians have the right to expect that discussion of their historical work will be conducted in a civil manner, free from harassment and intimidation. The AHA provides resources for historians to support themselves and colleagues if faced with threats, punitive restrictions, and harassment. 🗃️
Supporting Historians Under Threat
This guide is intended to provide resources for historians working in a range of different environments to support themselves and colleagues if faced with threats, punitive restrictions, and harassmen...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Historians have the right to expect that discussion of their historical work will be conducted in a civil manner, free from harassment and intimidation. The AHA provides resources for historians to support themselves and colleagues if faced with threats, punitive restrictions, and harassment. 🗃️
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As 2025 winds down, we invite you to connect, learn, and be inspired with our virtual event lineup for December! Our events continue next week with our advocacy write-in and our OAH Book Club. Sign up and save your spot!
All Events: https://ow.ly/GbtQ50XE2ie
Book Club: https://ow.ly/cmFt50XE2ib
All Events: https://ow.ly/GbtQ50XE2ie
Book Club: https://ow.ly/cmFt50XE2ib
December 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
As 2025 winds down, we invite you to connect, learn, and be inspired with our virtual event lineup for December! Our events continue next week with our advocacy write-in and our OAH Book Club. Sign up and save your spot!
All Events: https://ow.ly/GbtQ50XE2ie
Book Club: https://ow.ly/cmFt50XE2ib
All Events: https://ow.ly/GbtQ50XE2ie
Book Club: https://ow.ly/cmFt50XE2ib
Join our team! We’re hiring a Vice President of Development to advance our organization’s philanthropic mission. Visit our website for more information about the position, including how to apply.
Careers at the National Humanities Center | National Humanities Center
The National Humanities Center is looking for amazing and talented humanists. Join our team!
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December 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Join our team! We’re hiring a Vice President of Development to advance our organization’s philanthropic mission. Visit our website for more information about the position, including how to apply.
"The humanities don’t slow business down. Critical thinking and broad contextual habits actually make the work world smarter, fairer and faster."
Check out Triangle-area entrepreneur Donald Thompson's insights on the value of the humanities brings to business and its leaders.
Check out Triangle-area entrepreneur Donald Thompson's insights on the value of the humanities brings to business and its leaders.
Donald Thompson: The humanities are a CEO’s edge
The humanities don’t slow business down. Critical thinking and broad contextual habits actually make the work world smarter, fairer and faster.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
"The humanities don’t slow business down. Critical thinking and broad contextual habits actually make the work world smarter, fairer and faster."
Check out Triangle-area entrepreneur Donald Thompson's insights on the value of the humanities brings to business and its leaders.
Check out Triangle-area entrepreneur Donald Thompson's insights on the value of the humanities brings to business and its leaders.
Reserve your spot to virtually attend Nicholas Boggs's (NHC Fellow 2024–25) conversation with John McWhorter about Boggs's new book, BALDWIN: A LOVE STORY #humanities
Baldwin: A Love Story Nicholas Boggs in Conversation with John McWhorter
In-person reservations for this event are currently full, but please join the livestream.Elebash Recital Hall
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November 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Reserve your spot to virtually attend Nicholas Boggs's (NHC Fellow 2024–25) conversation with John McWhorter about Boggs's new book, BALDWIN: A LOVE STORY #humanities
Submit your event proposals for the 2026 #BeingHumanFestUS by November 17, 2026 at 5:00pm EST. Learn more about the Festival and how to apply.
#humanities #publichumanities
#humanities #publichumanities
Being Human Festival (US) | National Humanities Center
The Being Human Festival's community-focused events demonstrate how the humanities add depth and meaning to our lives, help us understand ourselves and one another, and provide context for the complex...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Submit your event proposals for the 2026 #BeingHumanFestUS by November 17, 2026 at 5:00pm EST. Learn more about the Festival and how to apply.
#humanities #publichumanities
#humanities #publichumanities
Congratulations to Dr. Ben Vinson III on being named the inaugural NHC Presidential Fellow. The Presidential Fellowship recognizes the accomplishments of distinguished scholars and humanities leaders and invites them to participate in the robust intellectual life of the Center. #humanities
Ben Vinson III Appointed as Inaugural Presidential Fellow | National Humanities Center
The National Humanities Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ben Vinson III as its inaugural Presidential Fellow.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Ben Vinson III on being named the inaugural NHC Presidential Fellow. The Presidential Fellowship recognizes the accomplishments of distinguished scholars and humanities leaders and invites them to participate in the robust intellectual life of the Center. #humanities
As we observe Native American Heritage Month, we encourage you to check out our upcoming webinar with Ryan Emmanuel (NHC Fellow 2020–21), which will explore issues surrounding native peoples and environmental justice.
On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice | National Humanities Center
Researchers and educators sometimes think about their work as supporting efforts to promote justice, including environmental justice, which is sometimes defined as the fair treatment and meaningful in...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
As we observe Native American Heritage Month, we encourage you to check out our upcoming webinar with Ryan Emmanuel (NHC Fellow 2020–21), which will explore issues surrounding native peoples and environmental justice.
It was a pleasure to welcome representatives of The NC10 to the Center yesterday to discuss the challenges facing NC-based HBCUs and think about ways to amplify the humanities on their campuses. #humanities
November 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
It was a pleasure to welcome representatives of The NC10 to the Center yesterday to discuss the challenges facing NC-based HBCUs and think about ways to amplify the humanities on their campuses. #humanities
Exciting opportunity for artists, creative entrepreneurs, and all humanists interested in shaping ventures rooted in mission, story, and integrity.
Learn more about this Nov. 3 talk at Yale featuring NHC Trustee James Rhee: luma.com/nr5zp944?tk=cA00JB
Learn more about this Nov. 3 talk at Yale featuring NHC Trustee James Rhee: luma.com/nr5zp944?tk=cA00JB
November 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Exciting opportunity for artists, creative entrepreneurs, and all humanists interested in shaping ventures rooted in mission, story, and integrity.
Learn more about this Nov. 3 talk at Yale featuring NHC Trustee James Rhee: luma.com/nr5zp944?tk=cA00JB
Learn more about this Nov. 3 talk at Yale featuring NHC Trustee James Rhee: luma.com/nr5zp944?tk=cA00JB
As we wrap up National Arts and #Humanities Month, we want to express our appreciation to all the state humanities councils across the country for the important work you’re doing.
October 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
As we wrap up National Arts and #Humanities Month, we want to express our appreciation to all the state humanities councils across the country for the important work you’re doing.
"Monsters can be more unifying than they are divisive."
Learn how @arizonastateuni.bsky.social instructor Emily Zarka connects learning about monsters to learning about communities and identity.
Learn how @arizonastateuni.bsky.social instructor Emily Zarka connects learning about monsters to learning about communities and identity.
ASU monster expert breaks down our deepest fears, reaching 1M subscribers on YouTube
The PBS web series "Monstrum" has more than 100 streaming episodes. Emily Zarka, of Phoenix, hosts, writes and executive produces the show.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"Monsters can be more unifying than they are divisive."
Learn how @arizonastateuni.bsky.social instructor Emily Zarka connects learning about monsters to learning about communities and identity.
Learn how @arizonastateuni.bsky.social instructor Emily Zarka connects learning about monsters to learning about communities and identity.
NHC President and Director @profblmkelley.bsky.social recently appeared on @wunc.org's "Due South" to share insights on the complex history of mutual aid in the US and in the lives of Black Southerners. #Skystorians
The lasting impact of immediate support: mutual aid's mark after Helene and Chantal. Plus, a history of mutual aid among Black Southerners.
“Mutual aid” is a phrase that received renewed attention during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the U.S. has a long history of mutual aid. Leoneda Inge talks with two scholars. Then, two helpers with Trian...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
NHC President and Director @profblmkelley.bsky.social recently appeared on @wunc.org's "Due South" to share insights on the complex history of mutual aid in the US and in the lives of Black Southerners. #Skystorians