Blood-sucking leeches, death stars and pandas (of course, it’s always about pandas)—just another week at the Smithsonian. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was August 24 – August 31, 2019
The most important thing in the news last week happened 400 years ago. We have news and analysis of the 1619 Project and much more. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was August 11 – August 24
Carol LeBlanc, president of Smithsonian Enterprises, announced June 21 that Michael Caruso, Editor in Chief of Smithsonian magazine and the Vice President of Live Events, is stepping down from his position at the end of June. Continue reading Michael Caruso steps down as Editor in Chief of Smithsonian Magazine
Women were in the news this week: Women’s suffrage, a women’s museum, and a Revolutionary War hero who may have been (or may not have been) a woman. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 31 – April 6, 2019
Eighty years ago today, Marian Anderson made history on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. And she looked fabulous when she did it. Continue reading It wasn’t only Marian Anderson’s voice that dazzled the crowd in 1939
The call for nominations is out for America’s best and brightest. Continue reading 2019 Ingenuity Award Nominations
In addition to news of a new gallery, a crumbling castle and the rewards of ingenuity, Moko offers a timely reminder to get your flu shot. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Dec. 2 – Dec. 8, 2018
Here are eleven titles that intrigued and thrilled Smithsonian’s knowledge seekers this year. Continue reading Smithsonian Scholars Pick Their Favorite Books of 2018
Art museums are offering special tours for the visually impaired but are some exhibits becoming a little too personal? Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Nov. 25 – Dec. 1, 2018
In the season of pumpkin spice everything, we paused for a bittersweet farewell to Matthew Shepard. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Oct. 20 – Oct. 27, 2018
Every object in our collection has a story behind it. This typewriter helped create a an entirely new genre of writing. #BecauseOfHerStory: Octavia Butler Continue reading Keys to the Future
Secretary Bunch commemorates two women whose advice and pioneering work at the Smithsonian have guided him through every position he has held at the Institution. Continue reading Lessons in community: The time to be accountable is now
Janine Brown's international reputation in conservation science recognized with an honorary degree. Continue reading Dr. Janine Brown honored for her international conservation efforts
Jane Milosch will pursue her interest in international cultural heritage at the university of Glasgow. Continue reading Jane Milosch is departing for Scotland
Steve Reynolds invites current Smithsonian docents to attend the annual SIDE docent workshop. This year's topic is Collaboration Opportunities Among SI Museums. Continue reading The Smithsonian SIDE of Life
This week, the Zoo invites us to get a little too up-close and personal, and women might finally get their own place on the National Mall. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 8 – 14, 2020
February 21, 1984. Milo Cleveland Beach, who has perhaps the most awesome name ever, becomes Director of the Sackler Gallery. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: February 21, 1984
