WVU Humanities Center

The Tell Me More series on hope continues! We have 4 new events planned that will focus on hope in the humanities, hope as an agent of change, hope in science, and how hope comes to life in music. Join one or all of the conversations! Learn more details: humanitiescenter.wvu.edu/news/articles/…

Now supporting eight individual research projects and one team project this year, we are pleased to announce and celebrate the recipients of the 2026–2027 research grants. Congratulations to the 2026-2027 research awardees! Learn more ➡️ humanitiescenter.wvu.edu/news/articles/…

We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the inaugural Undergraduate Research Fellows Program! Learn more about the new program and how to apply➡️ humanitiescenter.wvu.edu/news/articles/…

Save the date and join us next Tuesday, April 21 at 5 p.m., with the WVU School of Music, and the Art Museum of WVU for a special end of year reception and concert on the theme of Hope and Music! Find more details and register ➡️. wvu.libcal.com/event/16308398

Thank you to everyone who supported the Humanities Center during #WVUDayofGiving! Your support is essential in helping us provide the opportunity and resources for scholars to promote reflection, expand perspectives, inspire imagination, and encourage human connection.

At the Humanities Center, we’re grateful for your support. Your gift fuels research and programming that sparks reflection, broadens perspectives, and builds a more just, connected world. #WVUDayofGiving is just one week away! dayofgiving.wvu.edu/humanitiescent…

At the Humanities Center, we’re grateful for your support. Your gift fuels research and programming that sparks reflection, broadens perspectives, and builds a more just, connected world. #WVUDayofGiving is just one week away! dayofgiving.wvu.edu/humanitiescent…

The Humanities Center creates space for scholars to explore big questions and share their work with the public. #WVUDayofGiving Read about our work in Ex Libris: exlibris.lib.wvu.edu/news/2026/02/2…

We’re excited to invite the WVU community to “Hyperscaling: Policy and Protest in the AI Supply Chain” on April 9. Dr. Dustin Edwards (San Diego State University) will discuss the rapid growth of AI data centers in the U.S. and what it means for society. wvu.libcal.com/event/15733450

Since kicking off a new era, we’ve been busy—hosting public lectures, interdisciplinary panels, and programs that amplify diverse voices across campus. Support the Humanities Center on March 25 for Day of Giving and help us keep the conversations going. dayofgiving.wvu.edu/giving-day/110…

Scientists are supposed to focus on the facts, right? Does this focus on the facts rule out hope? A panel of WVU scientists will share their ideas about the place of hope in science in our next Tell Me More discussion! Learn more and register ➡️ wvu.libcal.com/event/16113911

We're back next week for another Tell Me More discussion! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 25 and join us with Dr. Amena Anderson, Assistant Professor of Practice and Assistant Director of the ADVANCE Center. Register👉wvu.libcal.com/event/15807358

Welcome back, everyone! A new semester and a new year are underway, and we’re excited for what’s ahead. Explore our Spring events and join us to connect, question, spark inspiration, and discover something new. humanitiescenter.wvu.edu/events

We are very pleased to announce the call for academic year 2026-27' grant and fellowship proposals is now open! Through awarded funding, we support humanities-focused research and creative projects. Learn more and submit your proposal by March 1, 2026! humanitiescenter.wvu.edu/news/articles/…

Attention‼️ The Tell Me More lecture event with Dr. Devin Smart, scheduled for this evening at 4 p.m., is cancelled due to inclement weather. This event will be rescheduled for sometime next semester and we will provide updates when we have that date.

Join us Nov. 12 for a Pi Lambda Phi Jewish Studies lecture with Professor of Jewish Literature and American Studies, Jeremy A. Dauber! Dauber is an author of several books about Jewish and Yiddish comedy and literature. wvu.libcal.com/event/15305383

Don't miss the Tell Me More series kick off next Tuesday, October 28! Dr. David Cerbone and Dr. Sharon Ryan will lead a discussion at 4p.m. at the Downtown Library to explore, understand, and address some of the most pressing ideas of our time. wvu.libcal.com/event/15359612

We are excited to announce that we are kicking off a new event series: Tell Me More! Our first event of the series will be a discussion on "Hope, Hopelessness, and the Meaning of Life," on October 28. Help us kick off this new series and discuss hope! wvu.libcal.com/event/15359612

Join the Native American Studies Program for their annual Peace Tree Ceremony and Lecture! Mark your calendar.

In 15 minutes, join faculty and graduate students in Eberly as they share their research on the brain. The Bridging Mountains series is always interesting!