Melanie Adams will serve as Interim Director Continue reading Nancy Yao steps down as founding director of the National Museum of American Women’s History
Don’t be afraid to ask! Continue reading Everything you ever wanted to know about the 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Kristi Delich, who has been serving as the Acting Director of the Office of Visitor Services within the Office of Communications and External Affairs since 2022, will continue to serve as the office’s new Director. Continue reading Kristi Delich steps up as Director of the Office of Visitor Services and Volunteer Management
Join the Material Culture Forum for a Behind-the-Scenes tour of this year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Thursday, July 6 from 10 to 11:00 a.m. Continue reading Up-close and personal at the Folklife Festival
John Lynskey has been selected as the Smithsonian’s new Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Controller within the Office of the Under Secretary for Administration. He will begin in this new role on June 28. Continue reading New Deputy Chief Financial Officer comes to SI from the National Science Foundation
Smithsonian Staff Learning Series: “The U.S. Trans Survey: A conversation with Josie Caballero and Dr. Sandy James” Continue reading Smithsonian Staff Learning Series: “The U.S. Trans Survey: A conversation with Josie Caballero and Dr. Sandy James”
Rachelle Graves brings more than 25 years’ experience to her new role. Continue reading Capitol Hill veteran will lead the Office of Government Relations
Join the Smithsonian’s Ham Radio Group for its annual field day, June 24 – 25. Continue reading Join the Smithsonian’s Amateur Radio Group for its annual field day
Tamar Evangelistia-Dougherty delivered the commencement address at Simmons University in Boston earlier this month, where she also was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Library and Information Science degree. Continue reading Director of Smithsonian Libraries and Archives delivers commencement address at alma mater
During its 322nd graduation ceremony May 22, Yale conferred honorary degrees on nine remarkable individuals who have achieved distinction in their fields. Continue reading Secretary Bunch receives honorary degree from Yale University
Join Taliia Smith of the Office of Public Relations' Social Media team as she celebrates Teacher's Appreciation Day by appreciating some teachers. Continue reading Celebrating Smithsonian Educators
We are reevaluating and working to improve the survey to better meet the needs of both staff and leadership. Continue reading Update on the 2025 Smithsonian Employee Perspective Survey
The Smithsonian Excellence in Digital Awards acknowledge, honor, and elevate outstanding staff achievements across a variety of digital disciplines Continue reading Nominations are now open for the 2025 Excellence in Digital Awards
Brachman brings 20 years of experience on Capitol Hill and in the private sector to her new role. Continue reading Anne Brachman named new director of the Office of Government Relations
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." - Muhammad Ali Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Maureen Bryant’s half-century of service
