Who Are Today’s College Students? The Marginalized Majority
Given the depiction of the American college experience in television, movies, and the nightly news, you might think typical high school seniors... Read More
How YA Literature Pushes the Boundaries of Diverse Storytelling
Jenny Han, Angie Thomas, and Becky Albertalli are the publishing industry’s “breakout stars” this year. All three of their books were adapted... Read More
Support Your Local Library Today: Advocacy Tips for Literary Enthusiasts of All Ages
“Having fun isn’t hard, when you’ve got a library card.” —Arthur the Aardvark If you are reading this article, you are literate—a... Read More
Speak Out against Defunding Philosophy and Sociology in Brazil
Jair Bolsonaro, the president of Brazil, has announced a plan to withdraw funding for the teaching and study of philosophy and sociology... Read More
Building Relationships with the New Congress
Guest post by Beatrice Gurwitz, Deputy Director, National Humanities Alliance More than ninety new members of Congress are in the process of hiring... Read More
Speaking Out for the Humanities at the 2019 MLA Benefit
“A man’s pursuit of knowledge is greater than his shortcomings, the limits of his vision.” The words of Natasha Trethewey, the former... Read More
Going Public: Humanities beyond the Classroom
What is the public value of the humanities? While perennial debates continue around attempts to answer that question, a public humanities movement... Read More
Volunteering for Book Lovers: A Guide
Calling all readers, writers, and book lovers! If language, literature, and the humanities are important to you, consider volunteering at these nonprofit... Read More
MLA Launches Public Humanities Series
The Modern Language Association (MLA) has long been known for its annual convention, the largest meeting for humanities scholars. Now the MLA... Read More
Scholars at Risk Cites Urgent Need for Colleges and Universities to Host Endangered Scholars
“To be ‘free to express yourself,’ it is a foreign word—it’s unheard of.” —Farai Gonzo, SAR scholar from Zimbabwe Threats to academic... Read More
