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Throwback Thursday: Undergraduate Research Colloquium 2026

On Friday, April 17, the Department of Comparative Studies hosted its annual Undergraduate Research Colloquium. Nine undergraduate students presented their original research to an audience of…

Chair Hugh Urban (right) presents Shurouq Ibrahim with her award

2025-2026 Department of Comparative Studies Award Recipients

At this evening's annual awards ceremony -- in conjunction with the Humanities Institute's end-of-year celebration -- the following awards were presented:

Marge Lynd Award for best teaching by…

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Dr. Hugh Urban elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Please join us in congratulating Comparative Studies Chair Dr. Hugh Urban, who was recently elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences!

Founded in 1780, the American Academy of…

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Dr. Isaac Weiner receives 2026 Ratner Award

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Isaac Weiner, who was among this year's recipients for the Ronald and Deborah Ratner Distinguished Teaching Award.

The Ratner Distinguished Teachings…

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