The Digital Humanities Program: A Brief Overview
Digital humanities is an interdisciplinary field that uses cutting-edge technology, advanced computing, and public engagement (especially via social media) to investigate questions in the humanities and to intervene in contemporary culture. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is one of the nation's leaders in digital humanities scholarship and teaching.
The university offers an array of exciting digital humanities courses taught by a set of distinguished faculty. Undergraduate students can pursue a digital humanities minor, while graduate students can received a digital humanities graduate certificate. Numerous related opportunities and events in the digital humanities support these curricular opportunities.
This page serves as a gateway for students working in the digital humanities at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The page provides relevant links for undergraduate and graduate students; lists associated departments and units; enumerates upcoming courses; and points to relevant initiatives and events. Further questions should be directed to the Interim Digital Humanities Program Coordinator Adrian S. Wisnicki.
Relevant Links for Students
Digital Humanities Undergraduate Minor
- Description
- Requirements
- Course Substitution Form: Please email Adrian S. Wisnicki.
- Also see the page and form for the Concentration (English Majors only)
Digital Humanities Graduate Certificate
- **Main Page**
- Program Summary
- Application Checklist
- Graduate Catalogue Overview
- Course Substitution Form
Associated Departments and Units
Upcoming Courses
Graduate Courses
To learn about upcoming graduate courses, please visit the Upcoming Graduate Courses section on the main page for the Digital Humanities Graduate Certificate.
Undergraduate Courses
Fall 2024
- Digital Narratives and Game Design (ENGL 276, TR 3:30-4:45, Andrews 114) – Stephen Ramsay
- Being Human in the Digital Age: AI Right Now and Tomorrow (ENGL/HIST 277, MWF 9:30-10:20, Andrews 22) – Adrian S. Wisnicki
- Digital Heritage Tools (ATH 386/886, TR 11:00-12:15) – Heather Richards-Rissetto
- Topics in African Literature: From Cobalt to DH: Kongo at The "Heart of" IoT (ENGL 4/845K, online) – Ng’ang’a Wahu-Mũchiri
Spring 2025
- Being Human in the Digital Age: AI Right Now and Tomorrow (ENGL/HIST 277, TR 9:30-10:45, Andrews 30) – Adrian S. Wisnicki
- Accelerated Greek (GREK 151, TR 11:00-12:15) – Vanessa Gorman
- Advanced Topics in Digital Humanities (ENGL 4/877, TR 11:00-12:15) – Stephen Ramsay
To learn more about the individual courses listed above, including specific content and schedules, please contact the faculty members teaching them.
The Uncommon DH Critic Series
The Uncommon DH Critic series is a new initiative led by Adrian S. Wisnicki. The series brings one distinguished digital humanities critic to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus per year. The critic is selected by a vote of the university's DH community. While on campus the critic delivers a formal public lecture, while also having the chance to meet with a variety of DH faculty, staff, and students in various informal settings.
2022-23: Natalie Houston (University of Massachusetts Lowell), the Uncommon DH Critic for the 2022-2023 academic year, joined the UNL community for a series of in-person events on April 12, 13, and 14, 2023.
2021-22: Kim Gallon (Purdue University; Johns Hopkins University Medical School), the Uncommon DH Critic for the 2021-2022 academic year, joined the UNL community for a series of virtual events on March 31 and April 8, 2022.
2020-21: Lauren Klein (Emory University), the Uncommon DH Critic for the 2020-2021 academic year, joined the UNL community for a series of virtual events on March 18 and 25, 2021. Please feel free to watch the video of her public lecture with an introduction from Adrian S. Wisnicki.
2019-20: Miriam Posner (University of California, Los Angeles), the Uncommon DH Critic for the 2019-2020 academic year, visited campus on January 23-31, 2020. Please feel free to watch the video her public lecture with an introduction from Adrian S. Wisnicki.
2018-19: Roopika Risam (Salem State University), the inaugural Uncommon DH Critic, visited campus on October 23-25, 2019. Please feel free to watch the video of her public lecture with an introduction from Adrian S. Wisnicki.
Relevant Initiatives and Event Calendars
Initiatives
- Nebraska Forum on Digital Humanities
- Also contact the Center for Digital Research in the Humanities (CDRH) for other relevant initiatives
Event Calendars
Canvas Mailing List
All communication with students pursuing the Digital Humanities undergraduate minor or graduate certificate is managed through a special module in Canvas. To be added to this module, please contact the Interim Digital Humanities Program Coordinator Adrian S. Wisnicki.