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We explore, cultivate, and champion the public humanities in order to strengthen New Jersey’s diverse community.
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Application Open for Clemente Course in the Humanities: Free College-level Coursework for Veterans
Offered by Atlantic Cape Community College, the 12-week online Clemente Course in the Humanities is free and open to veterans regardless of discharge status or educational attainment.
Resource Roundup May 2026
Our monthly email newsletter for the NJ Humanities community with helpful information, including notifications of funding, professional development events, meetings, and conferences from both NJCH and the larger nonprofit community.
60+ NJ Community College Faculty Members Gather at Convening Led by NJCH and Princeton University
At the second annual convening organized by NJCH and Princeton University, community college faculty from across the state forged partnerships and shared strategies for enriching classrooms and communities through the humanities.
Ever wonder: what's the story behind the myth of the Jersey Devil?
The Jersey Devil is a distinctive piece of our state's lore, a mythical creature legendary enough to serve as both a symbol of the Pine Barrens region and the mascot of our NHL franchise. Scholars supported with NJCH funds have traced this strange creature's origins to a mish-mash of political, religious, and capitalist conflict over generations of early America.
Resource Roundup
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Subscribe to the Resource Roundup, our monthly e-newsletter geared toward those working in humanities and nonprofit organizations.
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In addition to serving as history department chair at Kean University and as vice chair of NJCH’s board, Dr. Mercantini is the book reviews editor for New Jersey Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal. Meet Jonathan » |
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