- Humanities, Communications, and Philanthropy: What I Learned Sharing the Barbour Scholars StoryBy Elizabeth Harlow, Doctoral Candidate, English Language & Literature As the University of Michigan commemorated its bicentennial in 2017, one of its most storied programs also marked the major milestone of its 100th anniversary. I spent last summer learning and telling the history of the Barbour Scholarship as a Mellon Public Humanities Fellow on the… Continue reading Humanities, Communications, and Philanthropy: What I Learned Sharing the Barbour Scholars Story
- Preparing for Humanities Careers: Suggestions for Doctoral Students and DepartmentsBy Matthew Woodbury, Doctoral Candidate, Department of History As a historian, when asked to explain what I do, one reply is to say I study change and continuity over time. This month that methodological approach takes a personal turn; there are a few changes on my horizon as I reach the final weeks of my… Continue reading Preparing for Humanities Careers: Suggestions for Doctoral Students and Departments
- Exploring Public Humanities at the University of Michigan Museum of ArtBy Michael Pascual, Doctoral Student, American Culture I have been in school for as long as I can remember. Except for one small break during my undergrad, I have been enrolled in every semester and quarter and class since I entered into preschool in my hometown of Anchorage, Alaska. I’m qualified to call myself a… Continue reading Exploring Public Humanities at the University of Michigan Museum of Art