Contemplatives in Action for the 21st Century

What does it mean to be human? What constitutes a life well lived? How can we use our capacities for thought and freedom to make things better? Our student and faculty programs seek to address these perennial questions. We hope you’ll join us by embarking on the journey of self-discovery and growth that only the humanities can offer.   

Humanities Education 

Connecting with the humanities at Marquette means learning how to think critically and deeply.

Community Engagement

Through programs like Humanities Without Walls, CfAH works to build relationships that strengthen our community.

Humanities Research

Attend the Humanities Research Colloquium to engage with complex problems.

Applied Humanities

We have a commitment to enact change beyond the classroom.

 

Nora Finnigan Werra Faculty Achievement Award 

The Association of Marquette University Women (AMUW) awards the Nora Finnigan Werra Faculty Achievement Award annually to honor and recognize a woman faculty member who has excelled in her research, teaching, and service to Marquette and to the community, and who has mentored students and other faculty. The AMUW Board of Directors handles this award in partnership with the Center for the Advancement of the Humanities (CfAH). Click HERE to download the nomination form and learn more.

Humanities Research Colloquium Events

The Humanities Research Colloquium hosts speakers from within and beyond Marquette, with the aim of increasing the visibility of humanities research and promoting intellectual dialogues and collegiality on campus.

Visit the Humanities Research Colloquium website HERE to learn more!

The Difference Makers at Marquette University: Dr. Andrew Kim

Dr. Andrew Kim is described as an advocate for inclusion and understanding who has “a gift for connecting people and connecting with people.” It’s that sense of justice and commitment to collaboration that make him this month’s Marquette Difference Maker. Click HERE to read more.

Changing the Story: The Story Fellow Program

Marquette's Center for the Advancement of the Humanities in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Center for 21st Century Studies is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the President's and Chancellor's Challenge Award for our humanities-guided storying in partnership with community groups affected by poverty across Milwaukee. Challenge funds will support student stipends for this program that will be embedded in curriculum in an ongoing way on both campuses. For more information see here.