Murray State University associate professor of history, Dr. Brian Clardy, was recently appointed by Governor Andy Beshear to serve on the Kentucky Humanities Board of Directors.
Clardy will help to institute new policies, work on fundraising efforts, and award project grants to various organizations. Kentucky Humanities, which is based out of Lexington, contributes more than $1 million each year to support humanities programs across the state.
Clardy has worked with Murray State since 2006, where he teaches in the Department of History. His research has been published in numerous journals and articles, with topics ranging from foreign policy, world religions, and more. He has authored two books and presented at conferences and panel discussions across the country.
"As a historian and educator, and proud native-born son of this Commonwealth, I consider it an honor to accept this appointment from Gov. Andy Beshear," Clardy said. "I promise that over the years of my term, I will encourage the development of the humanities in this state with the result that Kentuckians are able to tell their story."
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Tennessee at Martin, a Master of Public Administration from Murray State, and a Ph.D. of philosophy in historical studies from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He also completed the "Education for Ministry" certification program at Sewanee: University of the South School of Theology.
Aside from his work on the board of directors, Clardy has been active on campus, and in the western Kentucky community. He serves on the editorial board for "The Journal," published by the Jackson Purchase Historical Society; the Affirmative Action Subcommittee of the Murray State Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force; The Murray State Faculty Senate; and the Board of Trustees of Sewanee and the Board of Directors of the Conn Center for Renewable Energy and Environmental Stewardship at the University of Louisville.
Clardy's term runs through 2023.
Kentucky Humanities is a nonprofit corporation affiliated with the National Endowment for the Humanities. It's not a state agency, but serves as a partner with the state's Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet.
Kentucky Humanities is a nonprofit corporation affiliated with the National Endowment for the Humanities. It's not a state agency, but serves as a partner with the state's Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet.
You can learn more about Kentucky Humanities at the link below.
