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Mellon Public Humanities and Social Justice

Welcome

The Mellon Public Humanities and Social Justice (MPHSJ) Scholars Program offers advanced research opportunities for promising undergraduate students in public humanities—an evolving interdisciplinary field that draws on humanistic modes of inquiry to help address pressing public issues.

Learn About the Program

"The public humanities offer an alternative vision, one that . . . The Mellon Foundation (e.g., Hunter College), and [other programs] have affirmed and one that I hope other funders and educational institutions will increasingly come to value and support."

Dr. Judith Butler, President of the Modern Language Association of America

Hunter College Campus in the Spring

Symposium – April 13

Faculty Symposium on the Public Humanities

Listen to Hunter faculty members speak on the public humanities and its applications for social justice.

Meaningful Research

Our students work closely with faculty members and other like-minded scholars to conduct research and public outreach projects that have an impact beyond the college campus.

Arnold Arnez: Indigenous Latinos?
Arnold Arnez: American Indian Immigration and the Census
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Robert Cleary: Queer Space
Students listening with headphones
Santana Alvarado: Downbeat Collective—A Music Mentoring Program for Children and Community
Folashade Fakoya
Folashade Fakoya: Black Women Health Outcomes

"We are enormously proud of our Public Humanities Program and grateful to the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for supporting our students in such deeply meaningful research."

Dr. Jonathan Fanton, Principal Investigator

Mellon program directors

Meet the Team

Supporting Success

Our staff is committed to the Mellon Foundation's mission of building just communities empowered by critical thinking where new and creative ideas can thrive.

Become a Scholar

For students accepted into this selective program, advanced research, public projects and seminar participation can serve as a springboard for graduate studies or help pave the way for careers in the arts or public affairs.

Learn How to Apply