News
Read below the latest news about and updates from Delaware Humanities.
- Press Release: Diverse Histories Virtual Exhibit Launches, Expanding Delaware’s Story Beyond 1776 · February 26, 2026
- Press Release: Mellon Foundation Announces $15 Million Emergency Funding for Humanities Councils · May 1, 2025
- Press Release: Delaware Humanities Pushes Forward after DOGE-Ordered Federal Funding Cuts · April 22, 2025
- URGENT: DOGE Orders Cuts to NEH and Delaware Humanities · April 3, 2025
- Press Release: Delaware Humanities Announces Podcast Highlighting Local Leaders in Environment and Agriculture · April 2, 2025
Blog
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The Power of Words: How the Humanities Champion Literacy in the Digital Era
by Kelly Murray, Communications Manager
Advocating for the Humanities: A Day in Washington D.C.
by Ciera Fisher, MS, Deputy Director
Celebrating Black History Month: How Delaware Humanities Highlights the Black Experience
by Rebecca Olsen, PhD, Senior Programs Officer and Ciera Fisher, MS, Deputy Director
Delaware’s Hidden Gem: The Humanities Shine On in the Diamond State
A Letter from Executive Director Michele Anstine
Building Community One Book at a Time: How Prime Time Family Reading is Strengthening Delaware’s Families
by Rebecca Olsen, PhD, Senior Programs Officer
Using Video to Tell A Story: A Look Through the Lens of the Humanities
by Michele Anstine, Executive Director and Kelly Murray, Communications Manager
Program Spotlight: Speakers
by Rebecca Olsen, PhD, Senior Programs Officer
Creating Space for Change: Announcing Delaware Humanities’ New Board Members
by Adenike Davidson, PhD, DE Humanities Board Chair
Turning the Page: Announcing Delaware Humanities’ Next Chapter
A Letter from Executive Director Michele Anstine
Video: Announcing Our 2025 Virtual Grantee Showcase
by Helen Siers, MA, Grants & Operations Manager
Delaware History Day: A Celebration of History in the First State
by Helen Siers, MA, Grants & Operations Manager
A Day of Advocacy: Our Visit to Humanities on the Hill
by Kelly Murray, Communications Manager
Program Spotlight: Prime Time Family Reading
by Rebecca Olsen, PhD, Senior Programs Officer
Putting the Human in Humanities: Get to Know Delaware Humanities
A Letter from Executive Director Michele Anstine