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
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Iowa; M.A., Georgia State University; B.A., John Carroll University
Email: bmiller2@allegheny.edu
Phone: 814-332-4302
Email: dluman@allegheny.edu
Phone: 814-332-2881
Featured News
A Gift Of A Lifetime From The Larger-Than-Life Phil St. Moritz ’61
The late Phil St. Moritz ’61, for whom the Center for Innovation in the completely renovated, iconic building will be named, funded the majority of this massive project. His passion for innovation, his intuitive generosity, and his love of Allegheny made the project possible.
Program Contact
Paula Burleigh
Associate Professor of Art History; Program Coordinator, Public Humanities; Affiliated Faculty, Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program

