What was once standard anthropological practice for the collection, study and display of human remains is no longer ethically responsible. Continue reading Task force named to develop policy on human remains in te Smithsonian’s collections
The 2023 Employee Perspective Survey: What’s on your mind? Continue reading The 2023 Employee Perspective Survey
The National Museum of the American Latino is highlighting some of their amazing volunteers on social media for Volunteer Appreciation Month. Meet Learning Lounge Volunteer Marjhorys Ibargüen Mosquera! Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Marjhorys Ibargüen Mosquera
Get inspired! Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, announces the finalists and honorable mentions in the 2023 National High School Design Competition. Continue reading Design With Data: The 2023 National High School Design Competition
Tricia Edwards has been appointed deputy director for SITES (Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service) | Smithsonian Affiliations. Continue reading SA veteran named deputy director of SITES | Smithsonian Affiliations
The Cherokee Days Festival is back at NMAI, March 31 – April 2. Continue reading Cherokee Days, March 31 – April 2
Greater Reach. Greater Relevance. Profound Impact: The Office of International Relations 2022 Annual Report. Continue reading Office of International Relations: 2022 Annual Report
Have you ever seen the Milky Way wheeling across the night sky? Most people in North America will never have the opportunity to see our galaxy because we are bathed in a luminous fog of artificial light 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Continue reading Lights Out: Can we have the dark without giving up the light?
The Board of Regents and Secretary Bunch have updated the search for our next General Counsel, following Judith Leonard’s departure earlier this month. Continue reading Search Committee named for new General Counsel
Nancy Yao has been named the founding director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, effective June 5. Continue reading Founding Director announced for our newest museum
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
A chance encounter and a new exhibition demonstrate the power of photography to “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.” Continue reading From Shadow to Substance
Salute your colleagues June 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American History Museum's Warner Brothers Theater. Continue reading Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes
Kara Blond brings 25 years of experience to her new role, including previous stints at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Director named for SITES | Affiliations
Relive the highlights from this year's Volunteer Appreciation Event--or experience the event for the first time through the miracle of video. Continue reading Highlights from the 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Event
