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Library of Virginia Foundation Receives NEH Grant for Digitization of Historical Newspapers

Library of Virginia Foundation Receives NEH Grant for Digitization of Historical Newspapers

The Library of Virginia Foundation has been awarded a $296,029 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). This funding is designated to support the Library of Virginia's initiative to digitize historical newspapers. The grant is part of a larger allocation of $41.4 million in NEH grants recently announced for 81 humanities projects across the United States. Specifically, this award, provided through the National Digital Newspaper Program, will enable the digitization of 100,000 pages of historical imprint newspapers. These newspapers, dating from 1774 to 1963, will be sourced from both microfilm and original hard copies. The two-year project aims to enhance coverage of early American newspapers, expand existing digitized collections for Chronicling America, and include newspapers from a previously unrepresented geographic area within Virginia. The Library of Virginia has already contributed approximately 750,000 pages to this program.
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Luddy School Receives NEH Grant to 3D Digitize Revolutionary War Artifacts

Luddy School Receives NEH Grant to 3D Digitize Revolutionary War Artifacts

The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, specifically its Virtual World Heritage Lab, has been awarded a three-year grant by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). This grant is part of a larger $749,000 project, 'A New Online Archive for the Study of the American Revolution,' led by Louisville’s Frazier History Museum. The Luddy School's share of the funding is $200,000. The project aims to 3D digitize selected Revolutionary War artifacts, including military weapons and equipment, documents, currency, and everyday household items. This initiative coincides with the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. Professor Gabriele Guidi, director of the Virtual Heritage Track, emphasized that this project will preserve fragile originals, reduce handling risks, and significantly broaden scholarly and public access to these historical objects and documents. The artifacts are housed at the Frazier History Museum and the Sons of the American Revolution Museum. The Luddy School's...
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Marriott's Luxury Collection Launches Cultural Immersion Expeditions Globally

Marriott's Luxury Collection Launches Cultural Immersion Expeditions Globally

Marriott's Luxury Collection Launches Cultural Immersion Expeditions Globally
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St. Mary's University Seeks Dean for College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

St. Mary's University Seeks Dean for College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

St. Mary's University is actively searching for a new Dean for its College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS). This college is the university's largest and most academically diverse, encompassing a broad range of disciplines across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and professional fields. The new Dean will be responsible for leading the college in implementing its 'Impact 2032' strategic plan, which aligns with the university's broader 'Momentum 2032' plan. Key responsibilities include advancing a sustainable academic portfolio, growing enrollment, supporting student success, investing in faculty development and scholarship, and expanding philanthropic and external support. Faculty within CAHSS have a strong record of securing external funding from organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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New Legal Challenges Emerge Against Licenses for Seven Non-State Universities in Greece, Including U.S. Institutions

New Legal Challenges Emerge Against Licenses for Seven Non-State Universities in Greece, Including U.S. Institutions

New applications for annulment have been filed against the operating licenses of seven non-state universities in Greece, which were approved for the 2026-2027 academic year. This development follows a recent decision by the Fourth Department of the Council of State to annul three operating licenses for non-state universities already operating in Greece through branches. The new legal challenges target institutions including Georgetown University, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, and Roger Williams University (which will operate as Deree – The American University of Greece), along with European University Cyprus, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, University of Essex, and University of Derby. Six of these new institutions are slated to operate in Athens, while Iowa State University of Science and Technology will be established in Thessaloniki. The Ministry of Education granted these licenses based on positive opinions from the National Authority for Higher Education (ETHAEE) and EOPPEP.
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Smithsonian Institution Repatriates Stolen Teepee Cover to Kawacatoose First Nation

Smithsonian Institution Repatriates Stolen Teepee Cover to Kawacatoose First Nation

The Smithsonian Institution is in the process of repatriating a teepee cover that was stolen from the Kawacatoose First Nation in Saskatchewan in 1926. The artifact had been housed at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., for nearly a century. The institution acknowledged that some of its artifacts were acquired unethically and, in 2022, adopted a shared stewardship and ethical returns policy to address past practices. The teepee cover's return was initiated after Andrew Miller, a professor of Indigenous studies, identified it in the Smithsonian's online catalogue and contacted Cory Dustyhorn, the current chief of Kawacatoose First Nation. Dustyhorn confirmed the teepee's history through oral traditions passed down in his family, which aligned with the Smithsonian's acquisition records. The teepee cover will initially be held at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina before being displayed in a museum planned by the Kawacatoose community.
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Los Angeles Chargers Owner Dean Spanos Invests in State-of-the-Art Training Facility and Greek Youth Football Programs

Los Angeles Chargers Owner Dean Spanos Invests in State-of-the-Art Training Facility and Greek Youth Football Programs

Los Angeles Chargers Owner Dean Spanos Invests in State-of-the-Art Training Facility and Greek Youth Football Programs
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The 10 best high schools in Georgia. See US News & World Report rankings

The 10 best high schools in Georgia. See US News & World Report rankings

U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-2027 ranking for the best high schools, and these are the 10 best in Georgia.
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Delaware Implements Emergency Ban on Deer Hunting Techniques to Combat Chronic Wasting Disease

Delaware Implements Emergency Ban on Deer Hunting Techniques to Combat Chronic Wasting Disease

Delaware authorities have enacted emergency regulations prohibiting certain deer hunting practices within a designated Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management zone. These new rules, which carry fines of up to $250, ban the use of bait and feed to attract deer, as well as natural urine-based 'buck lures.' The measures are a direct response to the detection of CWD, often referred to as 'zombie deer disease,' in some deer within the state. CWD is a fatal neurological disorder affecting deer, elk, and moose, characterized by symptoms such as drooling and emaciation, for which there is currently no vaccine or cure. The Department of Environmental Control (DNREC) found CWD in deer this year and aims to prevent its spread by limiting activities that bring deer together and restrict the movement of potentially infected animals and materials. Hunters are also required to report deer killed in the CWD management zone, and the relocation of rescued deer in this area is prohibited. While no additional positive sample...
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Kansas Towns Offer Stress-Free Weekend Retreats with Unique Attractions

Kansas Towns Offer Stress-Free Weekend Retreats with Unique Attractions

Nine towns across Kansas are being highlighted as ideal destinations for stress-free weekend getaways. These towns, including Lindsborg, Cottonwood Falls, Wamego, Council Grove, Abilene, Lucas, Atchison, WaKeeney, and Colby, offer a relaxed pace and a variety of unique attractions. Lindsborg, known for its Swedish heritage, features Dala horses and the Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery. Cottonwood Falls boasts the oldest operating courthouse in Kansas and proximity to the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. Wamego is home to the OZ Museum, dedicated to L. Frank Baum's works. Council Grove, a historic stop on the Santa Fe Trail, offers the Hays House, claiming to be the oldest continuously operating restaurant west of the Mississippi. Abilene celebrates President Dwight D. Eisenhower with a presidential library and museum. Lucas is recognized as the 'Grassroots Art Capital of Kansas' with the Garden of Eden. Atchison is the birthplace of Amelia Earhart and houses a museum dedicated to her. WaKeeney provides ...
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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami Offers European Villa Experience

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami Offers European Villa Experience

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, a Mediterranean-inspired mansion located on Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove, Miami, is open to the public. Originally built between 1914 and 1922 by farm machinery magnate James Deering as a winter retreat, the estate was transformed into a public museum in 1953. The 45,000-square-foot mansion showcases Deering's collection of artifacts and antiquities, with interiors designed by Paul Chalfin featuring Italian furniture, 18th-century Neapolitan paintings, and architectural elements from Italian estates. The property also includes 50 acres of grounds with Italian Renaissance and formal French gardens, designed by landscape architect Diego Suarez. These gardens feature 18th-century fountains, sculptures, a Venetian bridge, and a stone barge sculpture. The museum offers 34 rooms for exploration with a free audio tour, guided house tours, and specialized group tours focusing on Deering's life or the mansion's construction and design. The historic village on the property, where workers...
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AI Analysis Reveals Raphael's 'Madonna of the Rose' Not Entirely His Work, Saint Joseph's Face Attributed to Another Artist

AI Analysis Reveals Raphael's 'Madonna of the Rose' Not Entirely His Work, Saint Joseph's Face Attributed to Another Artist

AI Analysis Reveals Raphael's 'Madonna of the Rose' Not Entirely His Work, Saint Joseph's Face Attributed to Another Artist