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Welcome to the Institute for the Humanities

The Institute for the Humanities is a center for innovative, collaborative study in the humanities and arts. Each year we provide fellowships for Michigan faculty, graduate students, and visiting scholars who work on interdisciplinary projects. We also offer a wide array of public and scholarly events, including weekly brown bag talks, public lectures, conferences, art exhibits, and performances.

From our Director Daniel Herwitz:

"The humanities have many values, some highly tangible, others beautifully intangible. " read more 

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"Log On to the Humanities" 2012 Spring Seminar Registration

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2010-11 Annual Report

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