Between 2015-2018, Digital Chicago has brought many exciting events, programs, and initiatives to 91¿´Æ¬Íø and the Chicago area. Read about some of our work in this series of news stories through the years.
Digital Chicago grant concludes
March 5, 2019In December 2018, Digital Chicago: Unearthing History and Culture, 91¿´Æ¬Íø’s generous $800,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, came to its formal conclusion.
$1.1 million Mellon grant awarded to support Humanities 2020
February 13, 201991¿´Æ¬Íø is pleased to announce a new $1.1 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation that will link faculty, students, and Chicago-area institutional partners in efforts to understand the history and current status of race relations in Chicago and to create positive change in the city and the lives of its residents.
Professor of Music Don Meyer brought the music of 1893 World’s Fair to life during the 125th anniversary celebration at the Chicago History Museum.