Tune in to tomorrow’s episode of CNN’s “Live with Victor Blackwell.” @profblmkelley.bsky.social will be speaking live about her research about the historical significance of Juneteenth and its important legacy. #humanities #Juneteenth

Recently, Harvey C. Mansfield (NHC Fellow, 1981–82; 1982–83) received The New Criterion's thirteenth Edmund Burke Award for Service to Culture and Society. This award celebrates individuals "who have conspicuous contributions to the defense of civilization." #humanities

Harvey Mansfield receives TNC’s thirteenth Edmund Burke Award - The New Criterion

The New Criterion celebrates Harvey Mansfield at the Metropolitan Club, New York, April 22, 2026.

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The National Humanities Center announces the selection of twenty scholars to attend its second annual Scholarly Writing Institute. These scholars will be in residence at the Center for a nine-day intensive writing and research program in early July. #humanities

National Humanities Center Announces 2026 Scholarly Writing Institute Participants • National Humanities Center

Twenty scholars from sixteen universities and colleges will be in residence at the NHC for a nine-day intensive writing and research program in early July.

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Tune in to today’s WUNC 12:06pm EDT broadcast featuring Cotten Seiler (NHC RA, 2025–26). He will be discussing his new book, “White Care: The Impact of Race on American Infrastructure.”

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“Due South” takes a panoramic view of Politics, Place, Race, and Southern Culture in a new daily hour-long radio show.

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The NHC’s had a glow-up! Read about what’s changed:

National Humanities Center Unveils New Website and Visual Identity  • National Humanities Center

The enhanced presence highlights the Center's continuing evolution as a dynamic hub of critical thought, active collaboration, and accessible scholarship.

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Looking forward to Allie joining us in the fall! #humanities

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Ethnomusicologist Allie Martin was named a 2026-27 fellow at @natlhumanities.bsky.social, one of the country’s most prestigious humanities research institutes, to work on her second book about Black sonic life in America.

Check out Shailaja Paik’s (NHC Fellow, 2022–23) interview with Frontline where she talks about Dalit women, feminism, and the effects of caste. Paik is the first Dalit scholar to receive an NHC Fellowship and a MacArthur Fellowship.

Shailaja Paik on Dalit Women, Caste, and the Politics of Erasure in India

Historian Shailaja Paik traces how caste operates through gender and sexuality, recovering Dalit women’s histories in education and Tamasha while exposing the silences of official archives.

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Community-focused events, like the ones connected to the 2026 #BeingHumanFestUS, help us to better understand ourselves and one another. Check out which Festival events are taking place near you.

2026 Being Human Festival (US) | National Humanities Center

These community-focused events, organized and presented by local artists, scholars, and educators, highlight the incredible breadth of the humanities while

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Congrats to the NHC Fellows who are members of the 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows (@guggfellows.bsky.social): – Edward E. Curtis, IV (NHC, 2004–05) – Marlene L. Daut (NHC, 2016–17) – Joseph Luzzi (NHC, 2004–05) – Elizabeth C. Mansfield (NHC, 2008–09) – John Wood Sweet (NHC, 2011–12; 2024–25)

Announcing the 2026 Guggenheim Fellows — Guggenheim Fellowships: Supporting Artists, Scholars, & Scientists

Since 1925, the Guggenheim Foundation has given Fellowships to exceptional artists, writers, scholars, and scientists, empowering them to pursue meaningful work under the freest possible conditions.

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The National Humanities Center is pleased to announce an exciting collaboration with Stanford Humanities Center. “Need to Know: Conversations About Stories That Matter” puts Fellows from the NHC and SHC into conversation about their research. Learn more about the series:

Need to Know: Conversations About Stories That Matter | National Humanities Center

This new webinar series puts Fellows from the National Humanities Center and the Stanford Humanities Center into conversation about their work and the stories which drive their research.

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The 2026 #BeingHumanFestUS lineup is here. Check out which exciting events are being held in your area.

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of 29 Fellows for the 2026–27 academic year. Chosen from 453 applicants, the newly appointed Fellows will constitute the forty-ninth class of resident scholars to be admitted since the Center opened in 1978.

Check out the latest NYT op-ed @marthasjones.bsky.social (NHC Fellow, 2013–14) and historian Kate Masur cowrote this week discussing the historical context involved in Trump v. Barbara SCOTUS case.

Opinion | Trump Says Birthright Citizenship Was Only for the Children of Slaves. He’s Wrong.

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Sonia Hazard (NHC Fellow, 2024–25) was recently featured on the popular The 99 Page Test blog for her 2025 book, Empire of Print: Evangelical Power in the Age of Mass Media. Check out how Hazard's book holds up to the 99 Page Test:

Sonia Hazard's "Empire of Print"

Sonia Hazard is an assistant professor in the Department of Religion at Florida State University. She applied the " Page 99 Test " to her ...

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Calling K-12 educators: don’t forget to apply for our upcoming Teaching African American Studies Institute (TAASI) by March 30th! Please spread the word about this exciting opportunity for teachers. #humanities #k12teachers #professionaldevelopment #afamstudies

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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Congratulations to Keith Richotte, Jr. (NHC Fellow 2022–23) for receiving the PROSE Awards for Excellence in Social Studies and for Legal Studies and Criminology. These awards honor Richotte's 2025 book, "The Worst Trickster Ever Told: Native America, the Supreme Court, and the U.S. Constitution."

Are you ready to help shape the future of humanities education? We’re seeking educators to join our 2026–27 Teacher Advisory Council (TAC). Applications are due May 1, 2026. Learn more about the TAC and how to apply. #teachers #professionaldevelopment #humanities

Teacher Advisory Council 2026–27 | National Humanities Center

Chosen to represent multiple disciplines in the humanities, these teacher leaders accept an active role in the development, evaluation, and promotion of NHC materials and projects.

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#K12teachers: help us spread the word to apply for this year’s Teaching African American Studies Institute (TAASI) by March 30th! #humanities #professionaldevelopment #afamstudies

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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This past fall, @kathleenduval.bsky.social (NHC Fellow, 2008–09; 2025–26) sat down with NHC President and Director @profblmkelley.bsky.social to discuss DuVal’s 2024 book, "Native Nations: A Millennium in North America." Listen to their conversation now:

Kathleen DuVal and Blair LM Kelley Discuss “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America”

YouTube video by National Humanities Center

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"Native nations were vital participants, and their choices helped to determine the outcome of the Revolution." Kathleen DuVal (NHC Fellow, 2008–09; 2025–26) discusses her experience as a historical advisor for Ken Burns’ 2025 docuseries, "The American Revolution."

The Historians Behind Ken Burns' "The American Revolution"

Three experts discuss their behind-the-scenes experience as historical advisers to the new series.

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Check out Bart D. Ehrman's (NHC Fellow, 2009–10; 2018–19) retirement lecture, “The Most Significant Discovery in the History of Biblical Studies,” that he gave at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This lecture marks the end of Ehrman's teaching career at UNC.

The Last Lecture: Bart Ehrman's Retirement Lecture from UNC

YouTube video by Bart D. Ehrman

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K-12 teachers: don’t forget to register for our upcoming Teaching African American Studies Institute (TAASI) by March 30th! Please help us spread the word about this exciting professional development opportunity for educators! #humanities #professionaldevelopment #k12teachers #afamstudies

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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Leading Edge Fellowships place recent #humanities PhDs with nonprofit organizations committed to promoting justice and equity in their communities.

American Council of Learned Societies@acls1919.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Interested in applying for an ACLS Leading Edge Fellowship? Join us for a webinar on February 24 at 10 AM ET or March 4 at 4 PM ET for information on the program and tips for preparing a successful application: bit.ly/3JXQlI5

Congratulations to Johan Elverskog (NHC Fellow, 2021–22) who has been awarded the 2026 Joseph Levenson Prize for his book, "A History of Uyghur Buddhism.”

AAS 2026 Prizes - Association for Asian Studies

The AAS is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s prize competitions and offer congratulations to all honorees. Please join us at the Awards Ceremony during the AAS 2026 Annual Conference in V...

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As the Winter Olympics ramp up in Milan, we encourage you to brush up on your knowledge of the city, its history, and its people. Check out Robert L. Kendrick's (NHC Fellow, 1998–99) book "The Sounds of Milan, 1585–1650," in which he examines the cultural contexts of music in early-modern Milan.

The Sounds of Milan, 1585-1650 | National Humanities Center

By Robert L. Kendrick (NHC Fellow, 1998–99)

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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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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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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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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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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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