From the Director
Humanities in the Age of Change
Mar 19, 2026
On March 19, 2026, the National Humanities Center held a celebration in honor of Blair LM Kelley’s installation as the seventh president and director of the Center.
Featured Research
Points of View
October 1, 2026
This month we showcase 2026–27 Fellows whose projects are examining how alternative perspectives spur creativity, reveal hidden histories, and connect realms of thought in unexpected ways.
Latest News
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Featured Research
Between the Medium and the Message
Mar 3, 2026
Media technologies—printing, typography, and sonic archives—have always been harnessed and adapted to reflect distinctive identities and preserve cultural elements.
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Announcements
National Humanities Center Names Leah Wu Fell Vice President for Development
Feb 2, 2026
Fell recently served as chief development officer at PBS North Carolina, and in senior fundraising roles at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and the Denver Art Museum.
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From the Director
Kathleen DuVal and Blair LM Kelley Discuss “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America”
Dec 9, 2025
Kathleen DuVal chronicles a thousand years of Indigenous history in North America and reframes centuries of Native American agency.
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Announcements
Ben Vinson III Appointed as Inaugural Presidential Scholar in Residence
Nov 4, 2025
The Presidential Scholar in Residence initiative invites distinguished humanities leaders to participate in the robust intellectual life of the Center.
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Announcements
National Humanities Center Names 2025–26 Teacher Advisory Council
Sep 4, 2025
Teachers from schools in twelve states will work with the Center’s staff to pilot, evaluate, and promote resources and programs for collegiate and pre-collegiate educators.
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Announcements
Business Leader, Educator, and Creator James Rhee Elected to Board of the National Humanities Center
Aug 13, 2025
James Rhee articulates a philosophy that makes tangible the critical roles of trust, dignity, and systems thinking in designing and fostering thriving organizations.
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Announcements
Statement in Support of the Smithsonian Institution
Aug 5, 2025
The National Humanities Center stands firmly in support of the Smithsonian Institution, its administration, and its museum professionals.