Clemente In the News

University of Wisconsin's Odyssey Project Documentary

Inspired by the Clemente Course and Berea College 

The Art of Freedom by Earl Shorris

Announcing the release of The Art of Freedom: Teaching Humanities to the Poor by Earl Shorris.

Remembering Earl Shorris

Earl Shorris, 75, Dies; Fought Poverty With Knowledge

Earl Shorris in Buenos Aires, Argentina 2010

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The Clemente Course in the Humanities®
7 Kingman Road
Amherst, MA 01002

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Read the Full Obituary

Student Voices

MA Humanities Slideshow

This is a moving slideshow with audio featuring two students from the MA Humanities Clemente Course.

"We, ladies and gentlemen, are the face of America. We are here tonight making history by leaving our fears and insecurities behind. By doing so we can move forward with confidence knowing that we can make America a better place, where all the people within its boundaries can achieve their own American dream."

Norma Juarez, 2010 Venture graduate, Ogden
(a partnership between the Utah Humanities Council and Weber State University)

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Course of Action

Apr 15, 2012
A newly released five-year study shows that Mass Humanities' Clemente Course is changing more than just minds—it's changing lives.