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August 12, 2024

Louisiana Poet Laureate Receives Prestigious Fellowship

Louisiana Poet Laureate Alison Pelegrin is one of 22 state poets laureate receiving a Poet Laureate Fellowship from the Academy of American Poets.

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August 14, 2024

Start submitting your 2025 Humanities Awards nominees!

Public nominations are now open for the 40th annual Humanities Awards, including Photographer of the Year, Lifetime Contributions, Book of the Year, and more.

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News & Media

64 Parishes Magazine and Contributors Bring Home National, Local Awards

This summer LEH’s 64 Parishes magazine was recognized by local, regional, and national organizations for stories from 2023.

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New Book to Celebrate Life, Legacy of John Scott

A new book scheduled for release on October 15, 2024, by The Helis Foundation John Scott Center will broaden the impact of the dynamic legacy of John T. Scott.

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Louisiana Poet Laureate Alison Pelegrin Receives Prestigious National Fellowship

The Academy of American Poets has awarded Louisiana’s Alison Pelegrin a prestigious Poet Laureate Fellowship supporting poetry programming across Louisiana.

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