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This week, the National Humanities Center celebrates the installation of our new President and Director, Blair LM Kelley

National Humanities CenterMarch 17, 2026

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This week, the National Humanities Center celebrates the installation of our new President and Director, Blair LM Kelley (@profblmkelley).

Among the celebratory events, the NHC will host panels featuring “Voices of the NHC Community” —NHC Fellows, K–12 teachers, and undergraduates—reflecting on the current moment and the role the humanities must play in helping us meet its challenges.

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