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We champion the humanities to enrich lives and expand opportunities throughout Louisiana.

The humanities are the living, dynamic lens through which we see the world.

The humanities act as a gateway for every person to discover and realize their full potential and connect us to our history, traditions, and the values that define who we are.

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October 15, 2024

New book about John T. Scott now available

The latest publication from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities is a vibrant, 120-page hardcover volume dedicated to the life and legacy of artist John T. Scott.

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November 1, 2024

Gift subscriptions to 64 Parishes available now

This holiday season, give 64 Parishes, published by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. Four times per year recipients can look forward to home delivery of the best stories from and about Louisiana arriving right to their mailbox, and you support our mission to tell those stories to the world.

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News & Media

Dr. Noman C. Francis, former Xavier University of Louisiana president, named 2025 Humanist of the Year

The LEH and Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser are proud to announce that Dr. Noman C. Francis, Xavier University of Louisiana president from 1968 to 2015, has been named 2025 Humanist of the Year.

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Nominations for Next Louisiana Poet Laureate Open Now

The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, authorized by the Governor and State of Louisiana, is seeking nominations for Louisiana’s next Poet Laureate. The public is welcome to submit recommendations to the LEH now through February 17, 2025. 

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Holiday Shopping with the Humanities

The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities proudly presents an array of delightful new offerings that make perfect holiday gifts, from the beautiful new book on John T. Scott and tote bags that “Pass It On” to gift subscriptions to the enriching 64 Parishes magazine.

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