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ASECS Community Discussion, “Advocating for the Humanities”

Please join us for a community discussion where members can talk about how federal policies have impacted their scholarship, exchange information, and discuss how individuals and ASECS can engage in effective advocacy. Monday, May 12, noon-1pm EDT/9-10am PDT: Community Discussion, “Advocating for the Humanities.” Registration required: Member Discussion Federal funding cuts and threats to the free exchange of ideas have directly and indirectly affected a number of members. ASECS has created a resources and updates section on the new “News and Updates” page, including links to the statements that the Society has co-signed from larger… Read More »ASECS Community Discussion, “Advocating for the Humanities”

ACLS, AHA and MLA File Lawsuit Alleging Illegal Dismantling of National Endowment For The Humanities

ASECS shares this important press release regarding the ACLS, AHA, and MLA joint lawsuit regarding the cuts to the NEH. ASECS is an institutional affiliate of the American Council of Learned Societies, the American Historical Association, and the Modern Language Association. Press release can be found here: ACLS MLA AHA LawsuitThe full text of the complaint can be found at the body of this document. NEW YORK, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), the American Historical Association (AHA), and the Modern Language Association (MLA) filed a lawsuit in federal district court today, seeking to reverse the recent… Read More »ACLS, AHA and MLA File Lawsuit Alleging Illegal Dismantling of National Endowment For The Humanities