Year in review: 23 humanities highlights of ’23

This was a big year for PA Humanities, as we kicked off our 50th anniversary celebration that will continue into 2024. It was also a year of great accomplishments for organizations across Pennsylvania as they continue to demonstrate the power of the humanities to uncover and uplift hidden voices, bring communities together to create positive change and share stories of our history and the bonds that unite us all. Join us in celebrating some of our favorite moments, projects and more from 2023!

Meet Maia, summer intern with PA Humanities

Intern Maia Schwallie poses next to an inscription about the power of the humanities at the PA Humanities office.

We’re excited to have Maia Schwallie interning us with this summer at PA Humanities. She comes to us from Haverford College, where she’s an incoming junior English major with a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies and a deep passion for the humanities. Get to know her with our Q&A!

PA Humanities Discovery Project receives NEA research grant

PA Humanities today announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a Research Grants in the Arts award of $20,000. This grant will support the PA Humanities Discovery Project conducted in collaboration with Drexel University.

Teens mesh old and new storytelling traditions to weave tale of kindness

By Karen Price PA Humanities’ Teen Reading Lounge (TRL) program gives young people the space to learn different perspectives, ask questions and share ideas, which in turn helps them figure out who they are, who they want to be, and their role in the community. Based on our extensive research into youth-led programs, one tool…

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