M.A. Museum Studies Program - Southern University at New Orleans

Happy International Museum Day! 🌍🏛️

Today, we celebrate the power of museums to serve as bridges across cultural, social, and geopolitical divides, fostering dialogue, understanding, inclusion, and peace within and between communities worldwide.

At the MA Museum Studies Program, we are proud to help prepare the next generation of museum professionals, cultural leaders, and changemakers who will shape the future of museums and cultural heritage institutions.

Join us in celebrating museums and museum professionals who work every day to make the world a better place for all of us.

What museum has inspired you the most? Share your favorite museum memory in the comments! 👇✨

Congratulations to the Museum Studies Class of 2026! 🎓✨

Your hard work, dedication, and passion for preserving and sharing history, culture, and heritage have brought you to this incredible milestone. The future of museums, public history, and cultural stewardship is brighter because of each of you.

Danh Alghafri
Amy Bush
Emily Burgdorf
Jermiah Crawford
Kaylynn Daniel
Nikiiyah Gest
Nakeya Palmer
Rene Pierre
Anna Rodriguez
Anastasia Weigand
Paige Whipp
David Wolmack

Study Abroad Information Session!

Museum Studies students, get ready for the journey of a lifetime!
We’re excited to announce our faculty-led study abroad trip to Egypt, where you’ll explore one of the world’s most extraordinary civilizations up close.

You’ll have the chance to discover Egypt’s rich history, art, and culture while earning academic credit. Plus, financial aid may cover the cost of the trip.

Not a Museum Studies student? No problem. Apply now:
👉 https://gradapply.suno.edu/

Today at 12:00 PM. Register here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rGy12k1HSiuMkZ5tcnTx_w #/registration

As part of the faculty-led field trip to New York City and Washington, DC, Museum Studies students visited The Whitney Museum and Brooklyn Museum yesterday, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York today.

A thought-provoking discussion led by our very own Dr. Haitham Eid and Prof. Erika N. Witt! Don’t miss this engaging conversation—see you today at 6:00 PM!

Congratulations to Dr. Haitham Eid for this well-deserved recognition!

CONGRATULATIONS, DR. HAITHAM EID!

Recipient of the prestigious 2024 ELIZABETH MCLUNDIE BOLTON AWARD in recognition of sustained long-term commitment to advancing the museum field and active participation in statewide museum initiatives! The award is presented by the Louisiana Association of Museums.

NAEA Peer2Peer: Unlocking the Longevity Dividend in Art Museums
Thursday, August 1 at 2:00 p.m. CST

How can we unlock the Longevity Dividend for art museums? Our population is aging, and society is ageist. We need to change our attitudes and behaviors. How would we know when a museum is valuing its older audiences? In this Peer2Peer session, you'll hear from Brian P. Kennedy, President of Brian P. Kennedy Arts Consulting LLC about his work with E.A. Michelson Philanthropy to make art museums more accessible for older adults. Also presenting will be Melanie Fales, Executive Director/CEO of the Boise Art Museum and Christine Boutros, Associate Director of Learning and Engagement at the Honolulu Museum of Art, who wil l share about their anti-ageism initiatives and programs for older adults.

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