Change across the land: nineteenth- and twentieth-century united states environmental history and policy [the american historical association proposes a three-week combined format summer institute for…

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awarded a $194,261 Project Grant to the American Historical Association (AHA) under the Promotion of the Humanities Professional Development program (CFDA 45.163). The grant will fund a three-week combined format summer institute for 25 higher education faculty on U.S. environmental policy and responses to environmental changes from the early 19th century through the 20th century. The institute will be held at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum in Little Rock, Arkansas, drawing on the library's collections and the local environment as a laboratory. The program will provide a combination of historical content, methodological approaches, and additional professional development opportunities to enhance understanding of the long historical context of environmental changes, which is crucial for comprehending current emissions-driven climate change. The award period is from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Change across the land: nineteenth- and twentieth-century united states environmental history and policy [the american historical association proposes a three-week combined format summer institute for twenty-five higher education faculty on US environmental policy and responses to environmental changes from the early nineteenth century through the twentieth century. Recognizing and interpreting this long historical context is crucial for understanding what differentiates current emissions-driven climate change from what came before. The institute will be held at the william j. Clinton presidential library and museum in little rock, arkansas. Drawing on the collections at the clinton library and the local environment as a laboratory, the institute will provide a combination of historical content, methodological approaches, and additional professional development opportunities.]