News articles and commentary on the place of the humanities in the modern world.
2511, 2020
The limits of science (William Reville, The Irish Times)
Knowing the reach of science in order to realize the place of the humanities.
2411, 2020
A healing legacy (Joel A. Klein, Huntington Library)
How the history of medieval and Early Modern medicine informs our knowledge today.
1011, 2020
Humanities at work in American households (Humanities Indicators, November 2020)
A new extensive study shows the breadth of the humanities in everyday life and work.
711, 2020
Silent fall at Guilford College (John Newsom, Greensboro News and Record)
Silencing the humanities, and other programs, at the 150-year-old Quaker college.
2810, 2020
The humanities during coronavirus (American Academy of Arts and Sciences)
That the humanities offer pleasure and inspiration during the pandemic.
2510, 2020
The deepest cuts in Australia (Catherine Ford, Sydney Morning Herald)
Expressing the joy and loss of humanities in Australia.
2410, 2020
The survival of the humanities (J. Baskin and A. Berg, NY Times)
How the academy imperils the state of the humanities.
1410, 2020
Humanities at fall (Elyssa Cherney, Chicago Tribune)
The cancellations of majors and programs continue.
1310, 2020
General education is not so general (A. Delbanco and J.P. Peede, Inside Higher Ed)
Fighting the decline of general education, and the humanities, with a new grant initiative.
910, 2020
Sounding the humanities’ voice (Thilini Prasadika)
A Sri Lankan podcast explores the range of global humanities.