The National Humanities Center (NHC) in Durham, North Carolina, has announced the appointment of 29 new Fellows for the 2026-27 academic year. These scholars were chosen from 453 applicants and represent a wide range of disciplines, including African studies, American studies, history, and philosophy. The NHC will provide over $1.6 million in fellowship grants to support their research projects, allowing them to take leave from their academic duties. The selected Fellows will engage in seminars, lectures, and conferences, fostering a vibrant intellectual community at the Center. Martha Kelly, vice president for scholarly programs, expressed excitement about the contributions these scholars will make to humanistic scholarship and the broader community. This group constitutes the forty-ninth class of resident scholars since the Center's establishment in 1978, highlighting its long-standing commitment to advancing knowledge in the humanities.