Voices For the Humanities

4Humanities is a platform for people from different parts of society and the world to give voice to the enduring and contemporary importance of the humanities. Why study and creative expression in such areas as literature, history, languages, philosophy, classics, art history, cultural studies, and others (see “What Are the Humanities?”) so valuable to individuals and societies? The voices gathered here say why.

* 4Humanities seeks out both original and reposted statements about the humanities from people in business, the sciences, entertainment, universities, high schools, and other sectors. We also report on significant developments and initiatives related to the humanities.

* Listen to the voices in our sections on “Advocacy Statements & Campaigns,” “The Changing Humanities,” “Student Voices,” and “International Correspondents.”

* Also listen to the voices gathered in our special projects “Humanities, Plain & Simple” and “Backpack Mini-documentaries.”

For those wishing to consult resources in framing their own statement for the humanities, 4Humanities offers a “Guide to Issues in Humanities Advocacy” and its “The Humanities Matter!” infographic.

What Can You Do with a Ph.D. in the Humanities?

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Advocacy Statements & Campaigns

In a recent piece in The Chronicle of Higher Education, L. Maren Wood features the results of her research regarding what nonacademic career paths recent graduates with Ph.D.’s in history are taking. Curious about what fields graduates like her who didn’t take the tenure track are working in, Wood researched the careers of history Ph.D.’s […]

Showing arts, humanities … and symposiums matter! Report on the 4Hum@UCL Symposium

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International Correspondents

By Eva Kekou, 4Humanities International Correspondent I had the big honor and pleasure of attending the 4Humanities Symposium, “Showing the Arts and Humanities Matter,” which took place September 18th at UCL. It is so incredibly nice to get to know a community and the people you have worked for and been in touch with virtually […]

Infographics Friday: Bachelor of Arts Degrees, 1988-2008

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Humanities Infographics

This week’s infographic is from a special report Jeffrey Brainard wrote for The Chronicle of Higher Education over two years ago detailing the numbers of bachelor’s degrees awarded in the humanities from 1988 – 2008. Compiled using data collected by the U.S. Department of Education, Brainard writes that the chart shows that “the number of […]

Athens in Trans-IT-ion? Scientists, Artists, and Theorists Gather to Discuss the City

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International Correspondents

By Eva Kekou, 4Humanities International Correspondent On Saturday April 7, 2012, scientists, artists and theorists gathered at an art space in the historic center of Kotzia square to discuss the city of Athens, the emergency situation and the actions that have to be taken. Organized by Eva Kekou, art historian and cultural theorist for the […]

Transdisciplinary Research on a Greek Island: The Grounds for Art, Science and Technology Studies in the Mediterranean

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International Correspondents

By Eva Kekou, 4Humanities International Correspondent The Planetary Collegium has organized a conference this year on the island of Cephallonia, the Ionian center. The Collegium is directed by Roy Ascott, one of the most reputable media artists worldwide. Ascott works with a wide range of media and has a very busy curriculum, with exhibitions and […]