April 22, 2026 - WGS Director Dr. Patricia Richards and affiliate faculty Dr. Dana Bultman are among fourteen faculty members participating in the 2026 Rural Engagement Workshop, a program that connects research and communities in ways that go beyond traditional academic settings. The Provost’s Office provides seed grant funding for up to 10 proposals developed by faculty teams through the workshop each year. Dr. Richards and Dr. Bultman are developing a project investigating how the humanities shape public life.Photo