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April 8th, 2026
On April 7, Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies hosted its first annual Digital Humanities (DH) Day, bringing together students, faculty, and researchers for a morning of engaging presentations, thoughtful discussion, and community building. Held in Stewart Center, the half-day event showcased the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of digital humanities work across campus.
The student panel included students enrolled in the certificate program and highlights a wide range of innovative projects spanning disciplines such as literature, communication, linguistics, history, anthropology, and education. Presenters explored topics including digital approaches to language and culture, historical analysis through computational methods, and emerging questions around technology’s role in shaping research and society. A Q&A session followed, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly with presenters and discuss their methods and findings.
The students who presented include::
The event concluded with a keynote address by Ryan Cordell, associate professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In his talk, “Anemoia, AI, and Skeuomorphism: The Material Turn in Digital Humanities,” Cordell examined the growing interest in analog and tactile practices—such as printing presses and typewriters—as a response to today’s increasingly AI-driven digital landscape. He emphasized how these hands-on approaches can deepen critical engagement with digital tools, highlighting the importance of human choice, design, and agency in technological environments.
DH Day 2026 underscored the vibrancy of DH scholarship at Purdue, fostering meaningful conversations about the intersection of technology, humanities research, and creative practice. The event not only celebrated student work but also encouraged ongoing collaboration and exploration within the DH community.
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