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
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
Several projects around the Smithsonian will help highlight women’s stories. Continue reading American Women’s History Initiative awards pool funds for 2025
As we approach the halfway mark of our strategic plan, Our Shared Future, I invite all of us to reflect on how far we have come. Continue reading Pausing at the halfway mark to “Our Shared Future”
The winners of the 2024 Smithsonian Excellence in Exhibitions Awards will be honored April 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the National Museum of Asian Art. Continue reading 2024 Excellence in Exhibitions Awards go to Cooper Hewitt, American History, SAAM and APAC
The Awards recognize exceptional work in everything from ancient Arabian art and animal conservation to AI and astronomy. Continue reading Five Smithsonian staff are recipients of the Secretary’s Distinguished Scholar Awards
This is an opportune time to remind everyone about Smithsonian policies concerning the personal or professional use of social media and participation in political activity. Continue reading Smithsonian policies on social media and political activity
Three Smithsonian projects have been nominated for what the New York Times calls “the Internet’s highest honor.” Continue reading Vote early! Vote often!
The work you do individually and that the Smithsonian does collectively is more important than ever. Continue reading Join me in thanking our volunteers for all that they do
Secretary Bunch digs deeper into the unexpected connections in his own family history with the help of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and the team at “Finding Your Roots.” Continue reading ICYMI: “Finding Your Roots” featuring Secretary Lonnie Bunch
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
