Founded in 1977, the Federation of State Humanities Councils is the national member association of the 56 state and jurisdictional humanities councils. Our purpose is to provide leadership, advocacy, and information to help members advance programs that engage millions of citizens across diverse populations in community and civic life.
In collaboration with the National Humanities Alliance, the Federation is requesting supplemental funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities to begin alleviating strains felt across the humanities sector, including the state humanities councils.
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The fact that broad public interest in history, literature, ethics, art, and the power of ideas has never been higher should hearten academic humanists, despite the worrisome fact that our students are choosing to leave themselves out of the conversation. While I have been involved in efforts on my campus to recapture student interest in the Humanities, I have also, during my five years as an academic administrator, recognized that we must work strategically with allies beyond the walls of the university to promote the value of what we do. We have nothing to lose in this effort—and a great deal to gain.
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Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Phoebe Stein as the new Federation president! Stein will succeed Esther Mackintosh who announced her intention to retire in 2019. Mackintosh will stay on as president until the end of April.
Read MoreIn addition to annual events, we offer multiple opportunities for our members to stay connected throughout the year.