Public Humanities
Interdisciplinary Studies
Why Major in Public Humanities at Allegheny College
Public Humanities makes specialized knowledge accessible to diverse public audiences.
The public humanities major and minor takes an intersectional approach unique for the undergraduate level, to educate students for a life, not just a job. This program engages diverse audiences in dynamic conversations about democracy, art, history, technology, well-being, sustainability, sovereignty, cultural heritage and social change. Students pursuing the Public Humanities prepare for careers in non-profit organizations, social activism, digital content creation, urban design, museums, archives, library science, public arts administration, historic preservation and national park services.
Unusual Combinations
Students often combine Public Humanities with:
Division
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Program Type
- Major
- Minor
Number of Credits
44 for major24 for minorFaculty and Staff
Associate Professor of History and Philosophy
Ph.D. M.A., University of Pittsburgh; B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Email: aribeiro@allegheny.edu
Phone: 814-332-4319
Professor of Communication, Media, and Performance
Ph.D., Annenberg School for Communication, University of Southern California; M.A., B.A., University of Bombay
Email: iroy@allegheny.edu
Phone: 814-332-4384
Featured News
Alumna Recognized As a 30 Under 30 Honoree Leading Positive Storytelling at Oyster Creative Co. & The Page Turners Book Club
Cecily Milligan ’18 is entering a new chapter as a Pittsburgh Business Times 30 Under 30 honoree, while she leads positive storytelling at Oyster Creative Co., an alumni-run marketing and public relations agency based in Pittsburgh.
Program Contact
Paula Burleigh
Associate Professor of Art History; Program Coordinator, Public Humanities; Affiliated Faculty, Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program

