Engagement with culture, history, and creativity in all its forms enriches the lives of individuals and speaks to the essence of what it means to be human. 

The Price Lab for Digital Humanities has been awarded a $2 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

As the first woman to translate Homer’s epic into English, Emily Wilson, Professor of Classical Studies, has received international attention and critical acclaim.

In Professor of English and Africana Studies Herman Beavers’ class, students and West Philly residents create an original theater piece inspired by the plays of August Wilson.

Deeply interested in community engagement, Karen Detlefsen,  Professor of Philosophy and Education, brings philosophy into Philadelphia Public School District classrooms.