National Humanities Center Announces 2026 Scholarly Writing Institute Participants

The National Humanities Center announces the selection of twenty scholars to attend its second annual Scholarly Writing Institute. These scholars, from sixteen universities and colleges in ten US states, will be in residence at the Center for a nine-day intensive writing and research program in early July.

Building on the success of the inaugural Scholarly Writing Institute in 2025, this year’s institute aims to provide participants with the tools, space, and resources required to significantly advance scholarly projects. Each participant will have access to their own office, group sessions and individual consultation with an acclaimed writing coach and respected academic presses, and will have the opportunity to learn more about the NHC Residential Fellowship and other upcoming institutes.

“The Center is always looking for new, exciting ways to keep supporting scholars and their projects,” said Martha Kelly, vice president for scholarly programs. “Intellectual exchange lies at the heart of all Center offerings, and we’re pleased to welcome these impressive scholars to join the NHC community and contribute to its storied history of bringing together brilliant minds to work alongside and encourage one another.”

2026 Scholarly Writing Institute Participants

• Aimee Bahng, Pomona College
• Christopher A. Baron, University of Notre Dame
• Dorri Beam, Syracuse University
• Karlee Bergendorff, The University of Texas at San Antonio
• Gail A. Bulman, Syracuse University
• Pierre-Elliot Caswell, University of Notre Dame
• Quin’Nita Cobbins-Modica, University of California, Santa Cruz
• Alexandra Dantzer, University of Cincinnati
• Meg Day, North Carolina State University
• Richard Fadok, Rochester Institute of Technology
• Jennifer Frangos,  University of Missouri-Kansas City
• Thom Loyd, Augusta University
• E. Nicole Meyer, Augusta University
• Erin Runions, Pomona College
• Sheri Francis Shaneyfelt, Vanderbilt University
• Maurika Ariane Smutherman, North Carolina Central University
• Linda L. Sturtz, Macalester College
• Sebastián López Vergara, Stony Brook University
• Megan M. Wood, Ohio Northern University
• Taylore Nicole Woodhouse, University of Georgia