If you were unable to attend the Secretary’s All-Staff Meeting last week, the recording and a transcript are available here. Continue reading So, what was served for lunch at the White House*–And other pressing questions from the Secretary’s All-Staff Meeting
Melanie Adams will serve as interim director beginning August 26. Continue reading Director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is stepping down
More than $2.5 million in grants has been awarded to fund projects ranging from exposing little kids to nature, the link between movement and emotional wellbeing and building a robotic telescope. Continue reading 2025 Together we Thrive
Extraordinary times mean ordinary people can be called to heroism. Sometimes, simply doing your job well, with competence, collegiality and compassion, is an act of courage. Continue reading Meet the Smithsonian’s Unsung Heroes of 2025
Nominations close July 11. Continue reading Call for Nominations: 2025 Secretary’s Research Prizes
Kim Sajet, director of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery since 2013, tendered her resignation June 16. Kevin Gover, Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, will serve as interim director of the museum until a replacement is found. Continue reading Kim Sajet steps down as director of the National Portrait Gallery
The President’s budget for fiscal year 2026, released May 30, includes deep cuts to Smithsonian federal funding. Secretary Bunch explains the federal appropriations process and reminds us of the long road between initial requests and final budget. Continue reading FY 2026 Appropriations Process
Submit your favorite photo to OCIO and your work may be featured as the lock screen image for 12,000 Smithsonian Windows computer screens in multiple states and countries. Continue reading Showcase your photography as the winner of the Summer 2025 Lock Screen Photo Contest
If you were curating a mixtape of Earth’s greatest hits that might be heard by aliens billions of years from now—what would you include? Continue reading Space Jams: Humanity’s Ultimate Mixtape
Kara Blond brings 25 years of experience to her new role, including previous stints at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Director named for SITES | Affiliations
Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen. Voting ends Sunday, September 21st! Continue reading Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen
(Ed. note: We should note that it's never wise to stand behind a cow, even a buttery one. Cow pies never win blue ribbons.) Continue reading Behind the Butter Cow: A Look at the Renwick’s new State Fair exhibition
More than $2.5 million in grants has been awarded to fund projects ranging from exposing little kids to nature, the link between movement and emotional wellbeing and building a robotic telescope. Continue reading 2025 Together we Thrive
Melanie Adams will serve as interim director beginning August 26. Continue reading Director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is stepping down
