Browne has served as Acting Director of the museum since January 2021. Continue reading Acting Director Chris Browne assumes permanent leadership of Air and Space Museum.
May 12 | COVID-19 Safety Training Update Continue reading The Way Ahead: COVID-19 Safety Training Update
Under Secretary for Administration Ron Cortez announced April 6 that Ross, who has been Acting Director of OPDC, will assume permanent leadership of the office. Continue reading Derek Ross named director of the Office of Planning, Design and Construction.
An accident that nearly killed her when she was five years old scarred Beatrice Kenner’s face for life, but it also gave her a determination to create solutions wherever she saw obstacles. This drive and ingenuity made her one of the most prolific African American inventors of the mid-20th century. Continue reading The Many Inventions of Beatrice Kenner
April 6 | New Variants and Updated Booster Guidelines Continue reading COVID-19 Team Update: New Variants and Updated Booster Guidelines
Secretary Bunch announced Ziebarth’s appointment as part of the Smithsonian’s efforts to expand its accessibility and outreach efforts as part of our overall commitment to workplace diversity. Continue reading Beth Ziebarth selected as Deputy Head Diversity Officer
Secretary Bunch announced Ziebarth’s appointment as part of the Smithsonian’s efforts to expand its accessibility and outreach efforts as part of our overall commitment to workplace diversity. Continue reading Beth Ziebarth selected as Deputy Head Diversity Officer
Secretary Bunch recently offered an update on the Smithsonian’s Anti-Harassment efforts. Updates that pertain to Smithsonian Volunteers are outlined here. Continue reading Update on Smithsonian’s Anti-Harassment Efforts
March 30 | Supporting a mask-friendly environment and upcoming changes Continue reading COVID-19 Team Update: Supporting a mask-friendly environment an upcoming changes
The latest collaboration between the Smithsonian and USA Today is now available. Continue reading “We Built This: How Women Innovators Shaped the World”
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
