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Anita Hopper elected to National Academy of Sciences
Anita Hopper, professor of molecular genetics, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Hopper is one of 120 new members and is part of NAS’ largest-ever cohort of 59 new female members.
Using data to bring power, autonomy to Indigenous communities
Matthew Anderson, assistant professor of microbiology, is helping put the power of data into the hands of tribal nations through two collaborative initiatives: IndigiData and the Native BioData…
Two Arts and Sciences faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Fritz Graf, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Classics, and Stewart Shapiro, the Steve R. and Sarah E. O’Donnell Professor of Philosophy, were elected into the American Academy…
"Being Black/Becoming Black" hopes to bridge Black Americans and African immigrants
Systemic racism targets both Black Americans and African immigrants the same. “Being Black/Becoming Black: African Americans and Africans Fostering Equity," led by Adélékè Adéẹ̀kọ́ and Kwaku Korang,…
Badu-Tawiah and Karbowski recognized for innovative research and entrepreneurship
Associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry Abraham Badu-Tawiah was named Early Career Innovator of the Year, and undergraduate student Caroline Karbowski was named Next Generation Innovator of…
Arts and Sciences APIDA community reflects on Atlanta killings, anti-Asian racism
The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community has endured an alarming increase in anti-Asian racism and is still reeling from the horrific killings in Georgia targeting Asian women…
Barnett Center helping arts students forge career paths
As the Barnett Assistant Professor of Arts Management under the Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy (AAEP), part of Rachel Skaggs' job is to combat that stereotype and make sure…
Dean Ritter delivers 2021 State of the College Address
Gretchen Ritter, executive dean and vice provost of the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke on key topics and issues in her annual State of the College Address, where she also took part in a Q&A…
Dana Renga named divisional dean of arts and humanities
Dana Renga, professor and chair of the Department of French and Italian, was recently named new divisional dean for arts and humanities. Her term begins July 1.