Civic & Community Engagement
Exploring the Impact of Humanities on Community Engagement and Social Change.
Bridging academic learning with civic engagement, organizations are integrating digital tools and social media strategies into their action plans. Innovations such as interactive and inclusive public histories, along with advocacy-oriented curricula, are transforming community engagement through academically-informed approaches.
These strategies strengthen the link between learning and action by fostering awareness of humanities subjects through hands-on engagement with public history and civic initiatives. Civic partnerships and engaged learning programs encourage students to actively participate in addressing civic challenges by collaborating with organizations and communities.
The stories featured will cover key topics such as:
- Preserving History and Implementing Social Change
- Storytelling and Empowerment in Community Action
- Transforming Communities Through Public Art
By emphasizing active scholarship and inclusive content creation, humanities scholars play a crucial role in shaping the 21st-century social contract, driving meaningful community impact, and supporting transformative change.
Band Together Pittsburgh
In Concert with Those on the Spectrum
Bronze Anthem Award — Band Together Pittsburgh
Discover the transformative power of music with Band Together Pittsburgh, an organization dedicated to creating inclusive musical opportunities for individuals with autism. In this video, we explore how Band Together Pittsburgh is breaking down barriers, building connections, and fostering a sense of community through music. Join us to see how Band Together Pittsburgh is making a difference by using music as a tool for inclusion, advocacy, and civic engagement. Whether you’re a community member, an advocate, or simply passionate about music, this video will inspire you to support meaningful change.