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A close-up of a human hand holding a magnifying glass over a sea of words, with the word “humanities” in all caps magnified.
A close-up of a human hand holding a magnifying glass over a sea of words, with the word “humanities” in all caps magnified.

With the Humanities at Risk, How the Mellon Foundation Sees Its Role

August 3, 2026

Some may disagree with our emphasis on broadening who shapes the humanities. The real challenge to the field is the decline in overall support.