Explore the Projects
The Public Humanities Fellowship projects range from teaching philosophy in prisons to keeping a Native American language alive for future generations to telling the stories of historic buildings of upstate New York, and more.
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An art exhibition and related programming that explored the historical relationship of the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and their diasporas in New York.
Abigail Lapin Dardashti
CUNY Graduate Center
2015-2016
A series of public events highlighting historic and contemporary social movements in Manhattan's Chinatown.
Diane Wong
Cornell University
2018-2019
What silences would we be able to break if we brought together women veterans of different ages and branches who joined the military for a host of different reasons?
Meghan Buckley
Stony Brook University
2019-2020
A website introducing visitors to the Seneca Indian language.
Francisco Delgado
Stony Brook University
2016-2017
A partnership with the community to develop a Community Land Trust in Buffalo's historic Fruit Belt.
John Marsland
University at Buffalo
2016-2017
A project bringing college students into local hospitals to explore the intersection of art and health.
Jesse Miller
University at Buffalo
2015-2016
Fieldwork by students at the Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground Conservancy which resulted in major projects throughout New York City.
Johnathan Thayer
CUNY Graduate Center
2016-2017
A night of multi-media commemorating the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and supporting continuing efforts to improve labor conditions around the world.
Valeria G. Castelli
New York University
2015-2016
Syracuse in Print celebrates our analog now by partnering with local libraries, makerspaces, and other community organizations that value print culture in its eclectic, varied forms.
Jason Luther
Syracuse University
2014-2015
A podcast series—founded by seven historians from Buffalo, NY—that explores diverse topics from a historical perspective…
Sarah Handley-Cousins
University at Buffalo
2015-2016
The Kaleidoscope Project was founded on a simple premise: when kids have access to stories that validate their lives, they feel more empowered to learn.
Nicole Gervasio
Columbia University
2015-2016
A restoration of a bakery run by Jewish immigrants that served the entire community in Kingston, NY for about 80 years.
Sarah Litvin
CUNY Graduate Center
2016-2017
An interactive website that brings the rich history of Upstate New York to life through stories and tours…
Tom Guiler
Syracuse University
2014-2015