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Ahmad Al-Jallad's Research Featured in Science Article

Professor Ahmad Al-Jallad, Chair in Arabic Studies, was featured in a Science article for his research on the deciphering of the Dhofari script. Al-Jallad's study is a major breakthrough for…

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Naomi Brenner Awarded Stuart and Lynda Resnick Fellowship

This summer, Associate Professor Naomi Brenner was awarded the Stuart and Lynda Resnick Fellowship at the National Library of Israel.

The fellowship provides a generous stipend and a…

Bryn Barr and Michael Sarkis

Bryn Barr and Michael Sarkis Awarded Prestigious CASA Scholarships

We are pleased to share that two students within NESA were awarded a prestigious and highly competitive CASA scholarship to study Arabic next year.

Bryn Barr graduated this spring with dual…

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Gamze Akbas and Zari Mahmoudi Completed PhD Defenses

Congratulations to NESA graduate students Gamze Akbas and Zari Mahmoudi, who successfully completed their PhD defenses in April!

Gamze's dissertation is entitled “For They Are Deficient in…

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