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IN THE NEWS
National Humanities Center Names Fellows for 2009-10 - The Center has announced the appointment of 33 Fellows for the academic year 2009-10.
John Hope Franklin (1915-2009) - Distinguished scholar, engaged citizen, and great American John Hope Franklin, who helped create the field of African-American history, has died at age 94.
A longtime member of the NHC community, Franklin spoke at the dedication of the Archie K. Davis building in 1979, worked as a Fellow (1980-82), and served as a Trustee from 1982 to 1991, when he was elected Trustee Emeritus. In 2000, the Center awarded the first John Hope Franklin Senior Fellowship, which is given each year to a scholar working in American history and culture.
Mentor and friend to many at the Center, he will be remembered fondly for his generosity and wisdom.
Center Launches OnTheHuman.org - New website designed by and for professors teaching courses on humans and our relations to animals and machines.
National Humanities Center Celebrates Thirtieth Anniversary - Trustees, friends, and Fellows gather to celebrate milestone.
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FROM THE DIRECTOR
"The Humanities' Value" -
Article appearing in The Chronicle Review, Chronicle of Higher Education, March 20, 2009.
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COMING EVENTS
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