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Humanities Center

OUR MISSION

The West Virginia University Humanities Center ignites, supports, and promotes humanistic inquiry. As a vibrant cultural and intellectual hub of WVU, we proudly bring together a strong community of scholars and artists to showcase the vital role of humanities scholarship and creativity in a thriving and just society.

What We Do


Foster Faculty & Student Research And Development

With the support of multiple private endowments, we support humanities research through our annual grants and fellowships program. We also support workshops, reading groups, and other activities that enhance our lives as scholars and artists.

Spark Human Connection with Public Engagements

We engage the public by hosting speakers, exhibitions, and discussions that expand our perspectives, challenge assumptions, inspire the imagination, encourage human connection, and promote a deeper understanding of all aspects of human culture.

Build Community around Humanistic Inquiry

We put humanistic inquiry and human connection at the center of our campus culture. Our goal is for WVU to be a model of cutting-edge humanities research, outstanding teaching and learning, and a service for improving the lives of the people of our state and the world.
 

News & updates

Community Spotlight: Manal Al Natour

Manal Al Natour, PhD, Associate Professor of Arabic Studies at WVU, has been named Armand E. and Mary W. Singer Professor of Humanities. Learn more about Manal in our exclusive Q&A interview with her.

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Humanities Center opens call for grant and fellowship proposals

The WVU Humanities Center is pleased to announce the academic year 2026-27 call for humanities grants and fellowships is now open.

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Research Shout Out: Rose Casey

Dr. Rose Casey’s first book is coming out, focusing on the history of English law in Africa, Asia, and the Atlantic and the study of how literature is involved in producing legal change—all in one.

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Our newsletter is the best way to keep up to date with all the humanities happenings on campus. We'll bring you updates and opportunities from the Humanities Center and our partners on campus.

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Upcoming events

Join us to hear from special speakers, see exhibitions, and discuss topics that expand our perspectives, challenge assumptions, inspire the imagination, encourage human connection, and promote a deeper understanding of all aspects of human culture.

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