IHS President in Forbes: James Baldwin, Racial Injustice, and Human Dignity

How can the humanities help us understand America’s reckoning with racial injustice?

What's the Deal with Prohibition? with Alice Kassens
Let’s talk about booze! Hot on the heels of her virtual in-house lecture we caught up with Professor Alice Kassens to discuss her lecture and her latest book, “Intemperate Spirits: Economic Adaptation During Prohibition.” Grab your favorite adult beverage, pull up a barstool and tales of Al Capone, rum runners, and the American economy during prohibition!
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Government Administration vs Private Citizens

Dr. Boetkke argues that the role of government should be more narrow and that government should only be doing things that private citizens are unable to do. One area where he sees that public administration is in need of reform is police programs. When police programs are admininistered badly, they can become examples of “the predatory State.”

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Does Working from Home Impact Men and Women Differently?

A recent study in Inside Higher Ed suggests that working from home is affecting men and women differently when it comes to their academic research output. Dr. Lauren Hall, associate professor of political science at Rochester Institute of Technology, reflected on what some of the causes for this might be in a recent interview with the Institute for Humane Studies.

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Can Professors ‘Only Connect’ In The Age Of Zoom?

Emily Chamlee-Wright's latest Forbes column discusses the Institute for Humane Studies role to help navigate and support university professors and faculty partners while teaching goes remote during Covid-19.

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Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Video Series & Digital Curriculum Resources

IHS has worked with leading PPE professors to create a series of 24 videos on foundational topics in PPE, and to pair them each with suggested readings and other resources to add to your syllabus or lesson plan. The videos are designed for viewing and discussion both inside and outside the classroom.

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IHS Summer Seminars

Summer Seminars bring together graduate students and faculty to explore the nature of free society. Lectures, discussions, and evening socials lead to connections—intellectual and personal connections—that can last a lifetime.

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Introducing The Discourse Initiative

The Discourse Initiative offers major research grants, small-scale awards, and opportunities for collaboration through programs like Research Workshops, Discussion Colloquia, and more. Learn how you can get involved today.

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Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Video Series & Digital Curriculum Resources

This project provides valuable new teaching tools for faculty in the interdisciplinary field of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.

IHS has worked with leading PPE professors to create a series of 23 videos on foundational topics in PPE, and to pair them each with suggested readings and other resources to add to your syllabus or lesson plan. The videos are designed for viewing and discussion both inside and outside the classroom.

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Aspiring Faculty

IHS helps graduate students and aspiring faculty expand their research, deepen their impact, and cultivate their career growth.

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