May 27, 2011: NHA and AAU Hold Hill Briefing on the Humanities in the 21st Century 60 attendees gather at US Capitol Visitors Center

May 27, 2011: NEH Dear Colleague Letters Submitted in the House & Senate More than 80 Members of Congress register support for the humanities

May 27, 2011: First Lady and IMLS Announce Let's Move! Museums & Gardens Initiative to promote healthy choices through interactive exhibits and programs

May 27, 2011: American Folklife Center Announces Recipients of Fellowships and Awards Nine individuals receive awards in three categories

May 27, 2011: Opportunities for Humanities Funding Announced Recently opened grant application guidelines from the National Endowment for the Humanities

May 27, 2011: Jim Leach, NEH Chairman, Testifies at House Appropriations Subcommittee HearingRep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) chairs hearing on agency’s FY 2012 budget

May 17, 2011: Legislation Introduced in House Would Eliminate Teaching American History Grants Take action and urge your Member of Congress to support this program

May 11, 2011: NHA and AAU Co-Sponsor Hill Briefing on the Humanities in the 21st Century Event to take place May 19 in Capitol Visitors Center

May 5, 2011: American Council of Learned Societies Holds Annual Meeting in DC Events taking place May 5-7