Mississippi and Oregon Win 2018 Schwartz Prize
November 16, 2018
Feature, National Humanities Conference, and State Humanities Councils
Two Schwartz Prizes Awards were announced at the 2018 National Humanities Conference Schwartz Prize Awards Presentation. The two awards went to Mississippi Humanities Council for its "Racial Equity Grant Program," and to Oregon Humanities for "This Land."
2018 National Humanities Conference Now Open
August 16, 2018
Event, Feature, General, National Humanities Conference, and State Humanities Councils
The Federation of State Humanities Councils and the National Humanities Alliance are pleased to announce that registration for the 2018 National Humanities Conference is now open.
Notice of the 2018 Annual Business Meeting
August 1, 2018
Event, National Humanities Conference, and State Humanities Councils
The 2018 Annual Business Meeting of the Federation House of Delegates will take place on Saturday, November 10, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm, at the New Orleans Marriott.
NHC 2021 and 2022: Detroit and Los Angeles Win Bids to Host National Humanities Conference
July 26, 2018
General
Congratulations to the Michigan Humanities Council and California Humanities for their successful bids to host the 2021 and 2022 National Humanities Conferences! The 2021 conference will take place in Detroit, MI and the 2022 in Los Angeles, CA.
NHC 18: Call for "Moving the Needle" Working Group Participants
July 20, 2018
National Humanities Conference
If you’re considering or have begun equity work that includes targeted hiring or a commitment to diverse board selections, community led collaborations or partnerships, and nontraditional grant guidelines or requirements, you are invited to join this working group.
NHC 18: Announcing the 2018 Capps Lecturer!
June 28, 2018
Event, Feature, and National Humanities Conference
The Federation of State Humanities Councils is pleased to announce that Jesmyn Ward, two-time National Book Award winner and author, will be the National Humanities Conference 2018 Capps Lecturer.
Now Accepting Nominations for the 2018 Schwartz Prize!
June 6, 2018
Event, General, National Humanities Conference, and State Humanities Councils
The Federation is now accepting nominations for the 36th Annual Helen and Martin Schwartz Prize for outstanding work in the public humanities. Deadline for nominations is Wednesday, August 29, 2018.
NHC18: Hotel Reservations Now Open
June 4, 2018
Event, National Humanities Conference, and State Humanities Councils
Book your stay for the 2018 National Humanities Conference at the New Orleans Marriott located in the French Quarter! Hotel reservations are now open.
NHC18: Introducing the 2018 Conference
May 16, 2018
Event and National Humanities Conference
Join us in New Orleans for the 2018 National Humanities Conference held in conjunction with the city's tricentennial celebration! The conference features offsite sessions, lectures, and tours, along with an array of sessions from the more tactical to the more abstract. Conference runs from Nov. 8-11, 2018.
2018 Call for Nominations to Federation Board
March 23, 2018
Feature and General
The Nominating Committee has released its 2018 Call for Nominations to the Federation board. This year three positions will need to be filled, including one public member. Deadline May 7, 2018.
Statement on President's FY 2019 Budget Proposal
February 14, 2018
Advocacy and Legislative Updates, Feature, and State Humanities Councils
The Federation urges Congress to continue its strong support of the NEH and the state humanities councils and reject the administration’s proposal.
Councils Kick Off Democracy and the Informed Citizen Programs in 2018
February 7, 2018
Feature, General, and State Humanities Councils
In partnership with The Pulitzer Prizes and supported by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, forty-nine councils will launch hundreds of programs and events exploring the importance of being an informed citizen and what that means in today's society.