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URGENT: LEH funding from NEH cancelled
On April 2 the LEH, along with all other state and jurisdictional humanities councils, was notified that our general operating support grant from the NEH was being cancelled. Here’s how you can help.
Read MoreSummer Intensive Teacher Workshop Announced, Applications Open Now
This summer LEH will host the third-annual Institute for Louisiana Culture and History intensive workshop, a national award-winning program for Louisiana social studies K-12 educators.
Read MoreBlack History Month Essay Contest with The Helis Foundation John Scott Center
We invite Orleans Parish high school juniors and seniors to celebrate Black History Month by participating in The Helis Foundation John Scott Center’s inaugural essay contest.
Read MoreLEH Distributes $60k in Support of Emergency Readiness and Mitigation
LEH, with the support of the State of Louisiana, has awarded $60,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit cultural organizations in support of emergency preparation and mitigation.
Read MoreDr. Norman 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. Norman C. Francis, Xavier University of Louisiana president from 1968 to 2015, has been named 2025 Humanist of the Year.
Read MoreNominations 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.
Read MoreHoliday 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.
Read MoreLEH’s Institute for Louisiana Culture and History Wins Prestigious National Award
LEH’s Institute for Louisiana Culture and History has won the 2024 Schwartz Prize from the Federation of State Humanities Councils.
Read More64 Parishes Publication Party in Lake Charles December 5
Join us on Thursday, December 5, in Lake Charles to celebrate the release of 64 Parishes’ winter 2024 issue!
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