SC Humanities

This week we’ll be talking with historian Dr. Vernon Burton, SC Humanities’ Executive Director Jennifer “Bingo” Gunter, and Clemson professor of history Dr. Brent Morris about the importance of South Carolina history in educationBrent Morris is the 2026 winner of SC Humanities’ Governor’s Award in recognition of outstanding achievement in humanities research, teaching, and scholarship. We’ll be talking about Brent’s work and career and about the importance of the humanities – and of history in particular – in education in South Carolina.

South Carolina Humanities hasn't been able to give grant money to libraries, museums and other groups after DOGE cuts. That could change if Congress approves a temporary spending bill in September.

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