National Endowment for the Humanities Chairman, William Adams, recently announced a new grant funding initiative called “The Common Good: The Humanities in the Public Square.” While “public humanities” efforts have long been a priority for colleges and humanities centers across the country, the NEH investment represents a significant milestone in debates over how to value liberal arts education.
Follow the link below for the article from Inside Higher Ed that offers details on the initiative and considers some of its political implications.
*Thanks to Braden Bolton for the link.
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