Side profile of The Thinker statue from a distance

Commonwealth Center for the Humanities & Society

The Commonwealth Center for Humanities and Society (CCHS) supports interdisciplinary and public-facing humanities work, helping make the university a cultural hub for our city and the commonwealth.

2026-27 Annual Theme: The Politics of Remembering (and Forgetting)

Memories are not just about the past. Instead, they reflect an active shaping of experiences that conform to, extend, or challenge the ways we make sense of our lives. By examining the practices that encourage who and what is remembered, we can attend to the emergent forces that construct our individual and collective pasts, presents, and potential futures.  

A collage of shredded old photographs, symbolizing memory, by MFA student Marcia Ross
Bingham Faculty Fellows
Year-long fellowship for six A&S faculty to conduct interdisciplinary humanities research around an annual theme. Fellows receive course release, $1,500 stipend and shape CCHS programming.

Connect with us

View of the downtown Louisville skyline and riverfront
Cultural Partnerships
Learn about our growing partnerships with UofL and the community.
Ten people standing in a row in front of a large window with trees and grass visible outside.
Faculty Programs
Explore programs and resources available to UofL Faculty.
Student Internships
Learn about student internship opportunities with our community partners.