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Dr. Barbara Zaborowski Chosen As Window Keeper By PA Humanities

Dr. Barbara Zaborowski, Dean of Library Services & Special Projects at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, has been named a 2026 Window Keeper by PA Humanities as part of The Window Keeper: Civic Honors.

Dr. Barbara Zaborowski

The Window Keeper: Civic Honors is a statewide initiative recognizing Pennsylvanians whose everyday actions help shape strong communities and sustain civic life through the power of the humanities.

“It’s an honor to be recognized for the work on The Cambria Memory Project and the 20 years of the One Book Middle School program,” Zaborowski stated.

Zaborowski is one of 125 new honorees. PA Humanities has recognized a total of 180 Window Keepers representing 64 counties across Pennsylvania, all of whom were nominated by members of their respective communities.

Together, they reflect the many ways people use storytelling, history, culture, education, civic engagement and other tools of the humanities to bring people together and strengthen the places they call home.

Created as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary, The Window Keeper: Civic Honors was inspired by poet Yolanda Wisher’s “The Window Keeper.” Through the initiative, PA Humanities is identifying community leadership, making it more visible, and connecting people across regions and sectors.

On Nov. 10, Window Keepers from across Pennsylvania will gather in Harrisburg for a statewide celebration hosted by PA Humanities. The event will include recognition at the Pennsylvania House and a gathering at the Civic Club of Harrisburg. The full group of Window Keepers can be explored through an interactive map and searchable list at www.pahumanities.org/thewindowkeeper/.

PA Humanities is an independent nonprofit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities and part of a network of 56 state humanities councils across the country. Its mission is to champion the humanities as a means to spark civic engagement, build community, educate and inspire.