The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF) received a $140,570.70 Project Grant award from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) under the Promotion of the Humanities Professional Development program (CFDA 45.163) for the period of October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018.
The grant funding supported RF in delivering a project titled "Emmanuel Levinas on Morality, Justice, and the Political." As the awardee and sub-awardee organizations, RF and Sponsored Programs Office - System Administration worked together to advance understanding and teaching of American history and culture for higher education faculty through this humanities project exploring the philosophical works of Emmanuel Levinas. The NEH Institutes and Landmarks programs aim to promote improved instruction in the humanities through such professional development opportunities for educators.