A Call for Nominations for the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities

Established in 1991, the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities recognize outstanding achievement in humanities research, teaching, and scholarship; institutional and individual participation in helping communities in South Carolina better understand our cultural heritage or ideas and issues related to the humanities; excellence defining South Carolina’s cultural life to the nation or world; and exemplary support … Read more

2016 Governor’s Awards in the Humanities

SC Humanities is pleased to announce that three extraordinary South Carolina individuals were recipients of this year’s annual Governor’s Awards in the Humanities, presented at a luncheon on Thursday, October 20, 2016 (reception starting at 11:30 a.m. and luncheon starting at 12:30 p.m.) at the Hilton Columbia Center. Charles T. “Bud” Ferillo, Jr., activist and filmmaker, and Betsy Newman, an … Read more

A Call for Nominations for the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities

Established in 1991, the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities recognize outstanding achievement in humanities research, teaching, and scholarship; institutional and individual participation in helping communities in South Carolina better understand our cultural heritage or ideas and issues related to the humanities; excellence defining South Carolina’s cultural life to the nation or world; and exemplary support … Read more

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South Carolina Humanities inspiring. engaging. enriching. The humanities are how we understand ourselves and our world and how we communicate that understanding to others. South Carolina Humanities is one of 54 state and jurisdictional humanities councils that receives funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. SC Humanities funds, promotes, counsels, and coordinates all manner … Read more

2015 Governor’s Awards in the Humanities Awarded

SC Humanitiesis pleased to announce that three extraordinary South Carolina individuals were recipients of this year’s annual Governor’s Awards in the Humanities, presented at a luncheon on October 22, 2015 at the Hilton Columbia Center. The three recipients were: Dr. Charles Israel, retired college professor and writer; Dr. Valinda Littlefield, Director of African American studies … Read more

A Call for Nominations for the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities

Established in 1991, the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities recognize outstanding achievement in humanities research, teaching, and scholarship; institutional and individual participation in helping communities in South Carolina better understand our cultural heritage or ideas and issues related to the humanities; excellence defining South Carolina’s cultural life to the nation or world; and exemplary support … Read more

2014 Governor’s Awards in the Humanities Announced

SC Humanitiesis pleased to announce that three extraordinary South Carolina individuals will be recipients of this year’s annual Governor’s Awards in the Humanities, presented at a luncheon to be held October 23, 2014 at the Hilton Columbia Center. The three recipients are: Dr. William E. Dufford, retired public school teacher and administrator; Dr. Tom Mack, … Read more

Governor’s Awards

South Carolina Humanities annually presents the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities Luncheon & Award Ceremony to recognize outstanding humanists in the Palmetto State. View Photo Gallery The Governor’s Awards recognize outstanding achievement in humanities research, teaching, and scholarship; institutional and individual participation in helping communities in South Carolina better understand our cultural heritage or ideas and issues related … Read more

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SC Humanities always can use the help of volunteers in the office for light secretarial duties, including answering the phones, putting together mailings, and entering data into spreadsheets throughout the year. If interested in volunteering, please contact T.J. Wallace at 803-771-2477. We also occasionally need volunteer help for special events, including the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities Luncheon … Read more