The civics and humanities program at the university of south carolina [the proposal requests approximately $1.7 million from the national endowment for the humanities to establish a three-year *civics…

The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded the University of South Carolina $1.543210 million on September 1, 2026, under the Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs (CFDA 45.164) to establish a three-year Civics and Humanities Program.

The program delivers small "Great Books" seminars and public humanities activities including lectures, debates, and summer programs designed to counter declines in book reading, knowledge of foundational Western and American texts, and civic literacy. The initiative serves as a pilot for a permanent, self-sustaining program integrating classical humanities education with civic formation at the university and in the wider South Carolina community. Performance extends through August 31, 2029, with all work conducted in South Carolina.

The civics and humanities program at the university of south carolina [the proposal requests approximately $1.7 million from the national endowment for the humanities to establish a three-year *civics and humanities program* at the university of south carolina. IT aims to counter declines in book reading, knowledge of foundational western and american texts, and civic literacy by offering small ?great books? Seminars and public humanities activities such as lectures, debates, and summer programs. The initiative seeks to serve as a pilot for a permanent, self-sustaining program that integrates classical humanities education with civic formation at the university and in the wider community.]