Humanities Nebraska

The mission of Humanities Nebraska is to help people explore what connects us and makes us human. Our vision is that Nebraskans possess the knowledge, understanding, and empathy to cultivate a more informed, thoughtful, and just society. Our guiding principles include: We believe that culture and connection are essential rights of human expression. We value conversation that respects difference and finds points of common experience. We provide inclusive opportunities to learn from the past to enrich our future. We expose people to other worlds of expression and human existence. We celebrate shared histories and diverse cultures. We develop engaging experiences for all Nebraskans. We are flexible and responsive to the changing and pressing needs of Nebraskans. We foster lives of purpose and meaning. Humanities Nebraska was established as a state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities in 1973. Over nearly fifty years, Humanities Nebraska programming has evol...