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Samzir Ahmed Discusses Bangladesh's 2026 Election

Samzir Ahmed Discusses Bangladesh's 2026 Election

In an interview with the European Center for Populism Studies, Ahmed, a Bangladeshi politics expert, argues that the moment should be interpreted more cautiously. Rather than a democratic restoration, he describes the upheaval primarily as “a restoration of politics itself,” following what he calls a long period of depoliticization.

Shauna Rigaud honored with distinguished alum award

Shauna Rigaud honored with distinguished alum award

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to honor Shauna Rigaud, PhD '24, with the 2025 Distinguished Alumni award in cultural studies. Rigaud is a cultural studies scholar whose work explores the intersections of race, gender, identity, and freedom within the Anglophone Caribbean.

"Life Is Hard," 30 Years On

"Life Is Hard," 30 Years On

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Roger Lancaster's landmark ethnographic work, Life Is Hard. It's being translated for the first time by the Argentinian publisher Prometeo.

CHR/CEC present "AI & The Humanities"

CHR/CEC present "AI & The Humanities"

The year-long series seeks to foster cross-disciplinary AI literacy, explore how AI shapes and is shaped by culture, ethics, history, and society, and provide opportunities for research incubation and exchange.