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NEH Awards $2.8 Million for Nationwide United We Stand: Connecting Through Culture Programming
A release from the National Endowment for the Humanities
September 25, 2023
Press Release
Three projects receive Spark Grants from Wyoming Humanities this month
Grants are reviewed and awarded each month
September 21, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities to host informational webinar about its newest statewide program
September 20, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities presents Sam Mihara's powerful story
The tour will visit nine communities around the state
September 10, 2023
Press Release
GRANTEE RELEASE: St. Matthew’s Cathedral Hosts "A Night at the Opera"
Presented through a grant from Wyoming Humanities
September 1, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities opens new round of grants, up to $10,000
Applications are open through October 16
August 18, 2023
Press Release
Organizations across the state receive Spark Grants from Wyoming Humanities
Thousands of dollars were awarded throughout Wyoming
July 31, 2023
Press Release
Diana Enzi and Robert Mason join Wyoming Humanities’ board of directors
The pair were appointed this summer
July 13, 2023
Press Release
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Website Design & Development
June 9, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities announces the 2023 selections for National Book Festival
The books will represent the state at the national event this August
May 30, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities announces winners of the 2023 Letters About Literature contest
Entries from these students came from across the entire state
May 2, 2023
Press Release
"Fault Lines in the Constitution" coming to Wyoming
April 24, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities awards thousands more in grants and sponsorships
March 30, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities welcomes five new board members
The group represents areas across the state
March 14, 2023
Press Release
Celebrating the Success of 2022
Thanks to you, we accomplished so much
January 10, 2023
Press Release
More organizations receive Crossroads grants from Wyoming Humanities
The impact of these grants will be seen statewide
January 4, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities awards more Spark Grants across the state for fall
Four organizations received funding in this cycle
November 14, 2022
Press Release
Students encouraged to enter “Letters About Literature”
Submissions will be accepted through Jan. 31
October 31, 2022
Press Release
Author from Shell selected for National Book Festival by Wyoming Humanities
Mary Flitner is the author of "My Ranch, Too"
October 6, 2022
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities to present “The Citizen & The Constitution”
Five Wyoming locations will host a conversation with Dr. David Adler
August 30, 2022
Press Release
"A Sissy in Wyoming" to tour the state
The play focuses on the life of Wyoming activist Larry "Sissy" Goodwin
August 29, 2022
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities opens new round of grants for non-profit organizations
Organizations could receive funding up to $10,000
August 25, 2022
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities awards Spark Grants across the state this summer
The projects highlight Wyoming's cultural innovation
August 22, 2022
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities launches new podcast
“Winds of Change” explores the people, places, history, and stories of Wyoming
June 2, 2022
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities awards latest round of Crossroads grants
These programs dig deep into the larger themes of the Wyoming Crossroads initiative
May 26, 2022
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities will highlight Sheridan author for National Book Festival
The selection is "The Marvelous Invention of Orion McBride" by Tyler Rogers
May 11, 2022
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities names 2022 "Letters About Literature" winners
Hundreds of students across the state participated in this year's program
May 2, 2022
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities awards more Spark Grants in April
Three organizations across the state received funding this month
April 27, 2022
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities awards Spark Grants for first quarter of 2022
Seven organizations across the state received funding
Troy Rumpf
March 16, 2022
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities awards more than half a million dollars across the state
Funds were made possible through a National Endowment for the Humanities initiative
Troy Rumpf
February 13, 2022
Press Release
UPDATED: Wyoming students have until March 4 to enter Letters About Literature
How did an author’s work change your view of the world or yourself?
February 7, 2022
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities announces four new board members
The group represents communities across the state
Troy Rumpf
October 26, 2021
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities awards more than $135,000 in ARP grants, with more to come
The next application deadline is November 15
October 18, 2021
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities named the new home for the Wyoming Center for the Book
The Library of Congress gave official approval this month
Troy Rumpf
September 27, 2021
Press Release
Non-profit organizations still can apply for thousands of dollars in Wyoming Humanities’ ARP grants
Libraries and museums are eligible for funds
Troy Rumpf
September 20, 2021
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities awards more Spark Grants this summer
Six organizations across the state received funding.
Troy Rumpf
August 24, 2021
Press Release
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Administrative Assistant
Wyoming Humanities is seeking a temporary full-time Administrative Assistant.
August 14, 2021
Press Release
WYH announces two significant new grant opportunities
The two new grant lines will help non-profit organizations across Wyoming...
Troy Rumpf
July 15, 2021
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities awards Spark Grants
Providing thousands of dollars in Spark Grants to two more organizations.
Troy Rumpf
June 11, 2021
Press Release
Chloé Flagg joins Wyoming Humanities as Director of Grants & Programs
Flagg brings energy, experience to the position
Emy diGrappa
June 9, 2021
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities awards thousands in Spark Grants across the state
Wyoming Humanities has provided thousands of dollars in Spark Grants since March.
Troy Rumpf
April 19, 2021
Press Release
Never Pulling Punches Wyoming’s Political Cartoonists
Greg Kearney and Ryan Stolp vision's of what political cartoons means.
Mark Jenkins
March 16, 2021
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities Names Troy Rumpf as Director of Communications & Marketing
Troy Rumpf as Director of Communications & Marketing
Emy diGrappa
February 23, 2021
Press Release
Caption Contest Announcement
The month of February will be the Wyoming Humanities Caption Contest!
Emy diGrappa
January 28, 2021
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities Announces Michele Carter as its new Director of Operations
Michele Carter has been selected as Director of Operations.
Emy diGrappa
January 20, 2021
Press Release
**New Position Available** Wyoming Humanities Director of Grants and Programs
Develops, implements, and manages WYH grant-making and programming.
Emy diGrappa
December 7, 2020
Press Release
Tribute to Shannon
Honoring Shannon Smith with a new role as Executive Director Emeritus of our council.
Emy diGrappa
December 7, 2020
Press Release
**New Position Available** Wyoming Humanities Director of Communications and Marketing
Responsible for the development and management of the organization’s marketing strategies.
Emy diGrappa
December 7, 2020
Press Release
**New Position Available** Wyoming Humanities Director of Operations
Responsible for managing day to day operations of Wyoming Humanities (WYH)
Emy diGrappa
November 11, 2020
Press Release
Shawn Reese Appointed Executive Director and CEO of Wyoming Humanities, Shannon Smith Assumes Emeritus Position
National Endowment for the Humanities since 1971, announces the appointment of Shawn Reese
Emy diGrappa
October 29, 2020
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities Awards Spark Grant to InterConnections 21
Wyoming Humanities (WYH) is pleased to present a Spark Grant award to InterConnections 21
Emy diGrappa
October 26, 2020
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Wyoming Humanities is proud to be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth. . .
Emy diGrappa
September 7, 2020
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities Announces the Appointment of Adventure Journalist Mark Jenkins as ResidentScholar
Wyoming Humanities appoints adventure journalist Mark Jenkins as Resident Scholar.
Emy diGrappa
July 26, 2020
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities Awards 2020 Expansion Grants
Wyoming Humanities announces the winners of the Expansion Grants.
Erin Pryor Ackerman
June 18, 2020
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities Cares Grant Awards
Wyoming Humanities has awarded nearly $400,000 in Cultural CARES Grants.
Emy diGrappa
June 7, 2020
Press Release
Wyoming Crossroads Fund Announcement
Wyoming Crossroads Fund and Emergency Relief Grants for Cultural Organizations
Emy diGrappa
May 14, 2020
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities Awards April Spark Grant
Wyoming Humanities Awards for April Spark Grant
Erin Pryor Ackerman
April 21, 2020
Press Release
Wyoming Pandemic Stories: A Snapshot in Time
We want to hear from you. Wyoming pandemic stories time capsule.
Emy diGrappa
April 21, 2020
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities Partners with Wyoming Women’s Foundation for Statewide Project
The goal of the First, But Last? podcast is to amplify women’s issues and. . .
Emy diGrappa
November 6, 2019
Press Release
Wyoming Community Foundation Awards Grant to Wyoming Humanities
Since the beginning of time (human time), storytelling has served a critical role. . .
Emy diGrappa
October 15, 2019
Press Release
Three PEN/Hemingway Award Honorees to Read at Sheridan College
Ucross is pleased to announce that three award-winning authors, Elissa Schappell. . .
Josh Watanabe
September 9, 2019
Press Release
Job Announcement: Deputy Executive Director, Wyoming Humanities
Wyoming Humanities announces new job posting
Josh Watanabe
September 3, 2019
Press Release
“The Leavers” by Lisa Ko, Author Reading & Book Signing
Ucross is pleased to announce that award-winning author Lisa Ko will give a reading. . .
Josh Watanabe
April 26, 2019
Press Release
2018 Major Grant Opening and Deadline Announcement
Grant opening and deadline announcement for 2018.
Josh Watanabe
March 13, 2018
Press Release
Changes coming to Wyoming Humanities Grants and Discussion Programs in 2018
An overview of the changes coming the Wyoming Humanities grant program.
Josh Watanabe
September 1, 2017
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities | ThinkWY launches What’s Your Why? podcast series
Wyoming Humanities | ThinkWY launches new podcast series.
Josh Watanabe
August 1, 2017
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities Kicks off New Program Line and Partnership with Insight Cheyenne: Legends
Wyoming Humanities is excited to announce Insight in partnership with the University. . .
Josh Watanabe
December 27, 2016
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities Council Launches New Brand: thinkWY | Wyoming Humanities
Wyoming Humanities (formerly the Wyoming Humanities Council) announces the launch. . .
Josh Watanabe
October 3, 2016