EventReclaiming Two-Spirits
Join historian, author, and Virginia Humanities Fellow Gregory D. Smithers for a discussion of his new book, Reclaiming Two-Spirits: Sexuality, Spiritual Renewal & Sovereignty in Native America in person at the …
NewsAnnouncing Our New Public Humanities Fellowship Program
Now accepting applications! After a brief hiatus, Virginia Humanities’ flagship fellowship program reemerges with a post-COVID refresh. We’re embracing increased virtual connectivity and the explosion of online platforms, and we’re pleased to introduce our new Public Humanities Fellowship.
News5 Questions with Adam Courville
If you’ve ever submitted a grant application or project proposal, perhaps you’ve wondered just who is that person behind the email address? As of last fall, that person might be grant and fellowships coordinator Adam Courville.
NewsHBCU Fellowship Info Session #1
This free online information session for anyone considering applying for our new HBCU Fellowship was held Monday December 20, 2021. This opportunity will fund the humanities research of scholars affiliated …
EventHBCU Fellowship Info Session #2
Join us for a free online information session for anyone considering applying for our new HBCU Fellowship. This opportunity will fund the humanities research of scholars affiliated with Virginia’s Historically …
NewsAnnouncing a New Fellowship Opportunity for K-12 Educators in Virginia
Today, Virginia Humanities announced a new fellowship opportunity for K-12 educators focused on telling the stories of historically excluded populations and peoples. The K-12 Educator Fellowship is scheduled to begin …
NewsA New K-12 Fellowship Opportunity
We are currently seeking six educators to join a new K-12 Fellowship scheduled to begin in March 2022. All educators committed to teaching the humanities, including media specialists, librarians, curriculum specialists, after-school specialists, and home school teachers, are encouraged to apply.
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NewsA New Virginia HBCU Humanities Fellowship Opportunity
This opportunity will fund the humanities research of scholars affiliated with Virginia’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in service of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) heritage, stories, and communities. The fellowships are made possible by a major grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation built on their long record of support for HBCUs.
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NewsAnnouncing a New Fellowship Opportunity
For Scholars Affiliated with Virginia’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities
This fall, Virginia Humanities is launching a new fellowship open to scholars affiliated with Virginia’s HBCUs. These fellowships, made possible through a grant from Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, will provide up to nine months of funding for scholars interested in the humanities and human-related social sciences.
NewsAnnouncing Five New Fellowships
After a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, Virginia Humanities’ Fellowship program is back and proud to introduce five new fellows in residence at the Library of Virginia in Richmond. …
NewsThe Historical & Cultural Value of Virginia’s African American Midwives
Linda Janet Holmes is an independent scholar, writer, and women’s health activist with a longstanding interest in the historical and cultural value of traditional African American midwifery. During a recent …
News$500k Grant from Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
To Support Virginia HBCU Humanities Research – Today, Virginia Humanities announced a $500,000 grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation to help support research by Black and Indigenous scholars, and other scholars of color who are affiliated with Virginia’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), including their alumni outside Virginia and at non-HBCU institutions.
