News
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,…
Responding to the trial verdict
On April 20, Executive Dean and Vice Provost Gretchen Ritter sent a message to the Arts and Sciences community in response to the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.
Arts and Sciences undergraduate awarded Truman Scholarship
Oseremhen “Ose” Arheghan, a political science and Chinese major, was awarded the Harry S. Truman Scholarship for their commitment to leadership, diversity and inclusion. They led as chair and co…
Virtual Honoring Excellence conversations recognize service, achievement by distinguished alumni
Each year, the College of Arts and Sciences Honoring Excellence ceremony recognizes a distinguished few of our more than 210,000 living alumni. Their accomplishments and contributions to their fields…
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…