Judith Leonard has served as the general counsel of the Smithsonian Institution since 2009. She serves as the principal legal advisor to the Board of Regents, the Secretary and other Smithsonian officials. Continue reading General Counsel Judith Leonard will retire February 2023
“I wake up every morning in a house built by slaves.” After Michelle Obama said those words at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, thousands of Americans flooded the White House Historical Association with calls. Who were the enslaved African Americans who built the White House? Continue reading Who Built the White House?
The Director of the Office of Equal Employment and Supplier Diversity will close out her 30-year career with the Smithsonian Dec. 31. Continue reading Era Marshall will retire later this year
There is limited visitor capacity and we want everyone to have the best possible experience. Continue reading Passes are required to visit the newly reopened National Air and Space Museum galleries
Oct. 14 | Boosters and Administrative Leave Continue reading COVID OSHEM Program Update: Boosters and Administrative Leave
Secretary Bunch announces the return of the artistic treasures under the Smithsonian’s new ethical returns policy. Continue reading Benin bronzes returned to Nigeria
The recording of OVS’ latest enrichment program is now available. Continue reading One Smithsonian: For the Increase and Diffusion of Knowledge
Is that mysterious knocking sound just old pipes in an aging building? Or is the Smithsonian host to something a bit more…unnatural? Continue reading Spooked at the Smithsonian
Hillary-Morgan Watt has joined the Smithsonian’s central Office of Public Affairs as Social Media Creative Strategist, effective Oct. 4 Continue reading Veteran strategist joins Smithsonian’s social media team
This is a sampling of approximately 4,490 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Sept. 6 – 9, 2022. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Sept. 6 – 9, 2022
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
