Category: Newsletter

Introducing IRH’s New Project Assistant: Kate Lohnes

Kate tells about her own research, how she fell in love with philosophy, and why she's looking forward to joining the Institute.

Debunking the Divide between Art and Scholarship: An Interview with Andrea Harris

Andrea tells us about her journey through UW–Madison, from graduate student to tenured faculty, and highlights the Dance Department's Centennial Celebration.

Full List of Incoming and Returning IRH Fellows 2026-2027

IRH Director Steven Nadler is pleased to announce the full cohort of incoming and returning IRH Fellows for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Introducing IRH’s 2026–2027 Interim Director: Susan B. Ridgely

Sue tells us about her plans for the IRH and speaks to the importance of community-building among humanists.

Place and Space, from Monuments to Bodies: An Interview with Louise Zamparutti

Louise Zamparutti on place, space—from monuments and memorials, to bodies and movement.

Bridging UW Campuses: An Interview with Stewart Cole

Stewart Cole on ecocriticism, his dedication to teaching, and his Canadian childhood.

Musicians at the IRH: An Interview with Michael Weinstein-Reiman

Michael shares his path to academia, his passion for teaching, and upcoming projects.

Musicians at the IRH: An Interview with Chase Castle

Chase Castle on the origins of gospel music and his love for the organ.

Inside the Center for Humanistic Inquiry into AI and Uncertainty: A Conversation with Grant Nelsestuen

Grant Nelsestuen on how to build a brand-new humanities center from the ground-up—and get the funding to do so.

Summer 2025 IRH Newsletter is now out!

Featuring an announcement of the incoming fellows, articles about former fellows, and a word search!