There is a persistent false perception that the humanities PhD is primarily a training program for future university faculty researchers. In reality, PhDs in the humanities and interpretive social sciences have meaningful careers in a variety of sectors, from academia to industry, government and nonprofits. The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to release Public Pathways: Lessons about PhD Careers from 10 Years of Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows, a new report that provides insights into some of those career paths. The report reflects outcomes of the Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows Program, including illustrative examples of alumni career pathways, as well as career development resources and advice specific to humanities PhDs seeking to explore careers beyond the academy.
