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Browse our calendar of events for upcoming humanities programming at LEH's The Helis Foundation John Scott Center and around the state.
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2025 Bright Lights Winners
Dr. Noman C. Francis, former Xavier University of Louisiana president, named 2025 Humanist of the Year.
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We want to hear from Louisiana’s cultural organizations in order to better understand what needs and barriers they encounter when it comes to planning for emergencies.
Read MoreFederation of State Humanities Councils and LEH Board of Directors Issue $85,000 Matching Gift Challenge
In response to recent funding cuts, the Federation of State Humanities Councils, with support from the Mellon Foundation, has issued a match of up to $50,000 for the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. To amplify the impact of this gift, the LEH Board of Directors will match an additional $35,000 in donations made through December 31.
Read MoreLEH distributes $200,000 in Grants Supporting Louisiana’s Critical Cultural Institutions
With support from the State of Louisiana, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) has awarded $200,000 in grants to 24 humanities organizations in 17 parishes to help with operational expenses.
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