Centering The Humanities Across The Globe
The Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes is a global forum that strengthens the work of humanities centers and institutes through advocacy, grant-making, and inclusive collaboration. CHCI advances cross-institutional partnerships, recognizes regional humanities cultures, and mobilizes the collective capacity of the humanities to engage the most pressing issues in society today.
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CHCI Annual Meeting 2026 Registration is Open
Registration is now open for the CHCI Annual Meeting taking place June 1–5, 2026 at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Canada. Under the theme "Building the Present We Want" (program), this gathering brings together humanities scholars, center directors, and public intellectuals to explore how humanistic inquiry speaks to our most pressing challenges. Register here, early-bird rate until February 2.
A View of Humanities Today with Jeffrey Cohen
The humanities has good stories to tell about its role in troubled times. On November 18, the CHCI Public Humanities Network hosted a conversation with Dean Jeffrey Cohen (Arizona State University) who provided guidelines and examples for how the humanities can support communities and students as well as imagine better futures.
2026 Humanities Centers Best Practices Workshop
For the first time, CHCI will offer a full-day best practices workshop at its annual meeting. On June 5, 2026, "Building the Centers We Want" will bring together center directors and staff for intensive peer learning on strategic planning, program design, partnerships, and sustaining your team.
CHCI Annual Meeting 2026 Registration is Open
Registration is now open for the CHCI Annual Meeting taking place June 1–5, 2026 at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Canada. Under the theme "Building the Present We Want" (program), this gathering brings together humanities scholars, center directors, and public intellectuals to explore how humanistic inquiry speaks to our most pressing challenges. Register here, early-bird rate until February 2.
2026 Humanities Centers Best Practices Workshop
For the first time, CHCI will offer a full-day best practices workshop at its annual meeting. On June 5, 2026, "Building the Centers We Want" will bring together center directors and staff for intensive peer learning on strategic planning, program design, partnerships, and sustaining your team.
A View of Humanities Today with Jeffrey Cohen
The humanities has good stories to tell about its role in troubled times. On November 18, the CHCI Public Humanities Network hosted a conversation with Dean Jeffrey Cohen (Arizona State University) who provided guidelines and examples for how the humanities can support communities and students as well as imagine better futures.
Registration is Open for LACSU 2026
Registration is open for the annual gathering of the Liberal Arts Colleges and Small Universities (LACSU) Network in Claremont, California. Three days of working sessions, community connection, and scholarly conversation await. Register by December 1 to secure your spot.
