About the Institute
Supporting Higher Ed Faculty
The American Historical Association will host a three-week long National Endowment for the Humanities Institute for Higher Education Faculty on US environmental history and policy from the early 19th century through the 20th century. Situated at the intersection of environmental, Indigenous, and political history, this institute will explore how humans have contributed and adjusted to environmental changes. This long historical context is crucial for understanding what differentiates current emissions-driven climate change from what came before.
Goals of the Institute
Drawing on local collections, including those of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, and the local environment as a laboratory, the institute will provide a combination of historical content, methodological approaches, and additional professional development opportunities.
The first two weeks of the institute will be held June 1–13, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, located on the Clinton Library campus. The institute will conclude with one week of online engagement among Institute faculty and participants.
Acknowledgments
The Changes Across the Land Institute has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
How to Apply
Application Dates
March 5, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time: Application Deadline
April 2, 2025: Applicants Notified of Acceptance
April 16, 2025: Acceptance Deadline
Application Instructions
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Institute Details
Institute Schedule
The institute will take place over three weeks (fifteen days) in June 2025. The first two weeks will be held in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the final week will be remote.
Reading List
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Faculty & Speakers
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Resources & Logistics
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Stipend Information
Accepted applicants who select to attend the teacher institute will receive a stipend of $2,850 to defray the costs of participation, including travel and housing. Please note that this stipend is taxable as income.
Questions?
Any questions about applications should be directed to Lizzy Meggyesy, AHA publications and communications associate, at lmeggyesy@historians.org.