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Humanities in the Age of Change: National Humanities Center Impact Report 2025
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Mission & Impact
The Center deepens insight into the stories and ideas shaping our world.
Office of the President
Blair LM Kelley is the Center’s seventh president and director.
Trustees of the Center
Meet the distinguished members of our Board of Trustees.
NHC Leadership
Meet the Center’s talented leadership team.
Sponsors of the Center
Our partners help drive our success and build the humanities’ future.
Staff Directory
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Opportunities
2027 Being Human Festival (US) Call for Proposals
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Research Fellowships & Programs
Residential fellowships and programs offer scholars dedicated time and resources for working on individual projects.
Webinars
Virtual sessions and learning experiences for educators and scholars to sharpen their professional skills.
Leadership
Empowering teacher leaders and the next generation through professional development and mentorship.
Workshops & Institutes
Collaborative professional development programs designed for K–16 educators and humanities scholars.
Small Grants
Financial support for innovative research and humanistic projects.
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Discovery & Inspiration Podcast Series
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Teaching Resources
Primary source collections, lesson plans, and webinars for classroom educators.
Fellows & Their Work
Learn more about NHC Fellows and the work they have produced.
Digital Collections
Curated online archives of digital resources, projects, materials, texts, and more.
Library Services
Specialized research support and material procurement for advanced scholarly study.
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Calendar of public events, scholarly panels, and other Center activities.
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