
Howard College of Arts and Sciences history professor and chair Jonathan Den Hartog has received two competitive grants in support of the department’s teaching and research.
The Jack Miller Center, an organization dedicated to American civics education, awarded funding for the department to host a series of events in spring 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
“I’m very excited for the opportunity to help our entire campus reflect on the significance of the Declaration of Independence for us as American citizens,” Den Hartog said. “Planning for the events is already underway.”
In addition, Den Hartog received a Chairman’s Grant Award from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The individual award will assist his research and writing as he works to complete a biography of Founding Father John Jay of New York.
“These grants not only support my scholarship but also highlight the important role our department plays in fostering conversations about American history and civic life,” Den Hartog said.
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