The Heart of the Matter, a report of the American Academy’s Commission on the Humanities and Social Sciences, is intended to advance a dialogue on the importance of the humanities and social sciences to the future of our nation.

Humanities | Reports

June 19, 2013

AAU Opposes Deep Cuts in NEH FY15 Funding

statement by Hunter Rawlings, President of the Association of American Universities (AAU), on the deep cut proposed for the National Endowment for the Humanities in the FY15 appropriations bill approved July 9 by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies.

Humanities | National Endowment for the Humanities | Federal Budget | Statements

July 11, 2014

AAU Joins Letter Opposing the FY24 Continuing Resolution

AAU, along with other higher education organizations, joined a letter led by ACE to Speaker McCarthy and House Minority Leader Jeffries expressing strong opposition to H.R. 5525, the Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act for fiscal year (FY) 2024.

Federal Budget | Agency Budgets

September 29, 2023

Congressional Dear Colleague Letter Requests Strong Funding for NSF in FY16

Congressional Dear Colleague Letter requests strong funding for NSF in FY16.

Federal Budget | Agency Budgets | National Science Foundation | FY16 | Letters

March 26, 2015

National Endowment for the Humanities AAU Budget Table

National Endowment for the Humanities AAU budget table from FY14 to FY16.

Federal Budget | Agency Budgets | National Endowment for the Humanities | Fact Sheets

March 13, 2017