Congratulations to College of Western Idaho (CWI) Honors Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Humanities, Michal Yadlin, who has been appointed to the board of the Idaho Humanities Council [2] (IHC) as an academic member.

IHC is a nonprofit organization and state-based partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Council promotes public awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the humanities for Idaho communities statewide.

IHC advances humanities programming by awarding grants, partnering with local organizations, and sponsoring Council-led initiatives. These include summer institutes for K-12 teachers, library reading and discussion programs, traveling Smithsonian exhibitions, a Humanities Speakers Bureau, Distinguished Humanities Lectures, and other programs designed to engage Idahoans of all ages.

At CWI, Yadlin serves as Honors Program [3] Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Humanities, where she supports high-impact learning experiences and encourages critical thinking, civic engagement, and interdisciplinary learning. Her work aligns closely with the mission of IHC to strengthen communities through humanities-based programming.

“I've always been a huge supporter of the Humanities and Humanities programming in the Treasure Valley, especially now in a time where the need to be human is so vital,” said Yadlin. “Being a member of the board will allow me to have a more focused role in supporting Humanities programming and development not just here in the Treasure Valley but around the entire state. I'm looking forward to collaborating with the other board members and supporting small organizations across the state in expanding the impact of the Humanities for people of all ages.”

Yadlin began her term in January 2026 and will serve through 2028.