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The Smithsonian Institution held its annual Board of Regents public meeting at the National Museum of the American Indian. They talked about the strategic plan for the Smithsonian and answer…

The Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents held their first annual public meeting to discuss how the Smithsonian could better serve a changing U.S. population and attract more diverse audi…

Witnesses testified about funding challenges and facilities maintenance problems at the Smithsonian Institution, including security and the current $2.5 billion maintenance backlog.

Following a board of regents meeting, officials spoke to reporters about Smithsonian Institution operations and planning. They talked and answered questions on governance issues, facilities …

Witnesses testified about operations of the Smithsonian and the administration of its programs since the resignation of Lawrence Small. They spoke about several proposals to change the gover…

Cristián Samper, acting secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, and members of the Board of Regents spoke to the press following a meeting of the Smithsonian Board of Regents regarding th…

Witnesses testified about the management of the Smithsonian Institution. It was noted that the Smithsonian’s governance structure needs reconsideration. Its Board of Regents membership is la…

Smithsonian officials announced the selection of space on the National Mall as the site for the National Museum of African American History and Culture. They said the vote was not unanimous …