About the Center

At Washington University in St. Louis, the Center for the Humanities facilitates the labor of humanists by nurturing innovative research, transformative pedagogy, and vibrant community engagement locally and globally.

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Deciphering Globalization: Making and Knowing the World Through Things

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Cultivating Dynamic Academic Environments: A Blueprint for Collaboration, Innovation and Leadership

Duncker Hall, Hurst Lounge

A daylong panel discussion series featuring a slate of distinguished visiting academic leaders and on-campus experts

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Lynn Nottage – Washington University International Humanities Prize

Mallinckrodt Center, Edison Theatre + Umrath Lounge

Lecture and reception for playwright and MacArthur “Genius” Lynn Nottage, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Sweat” and “Ruined” and winner of the 2025 Washington University International Humanities Prize

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Collage of 2025-26 Faculty Fellows

Faculty Fellowships at Center for the Humanities

Time devoted exclusively to research and writing is integral to academic productivity. Faculty fellowships provide the opportunity to make significant strides.

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