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Adena Tanenbaum Publishes New Book, "Beguiling Guidance"
Associate Professor Adena Tanenbaum has published a new book titled Beguiling Guidance: Zechariah Alḍāhirī’s Sefer Hamusar (Brill, published 2025, copyright 2026).
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Sarah Schellinger's "Nubia" to be Subject of Upcoming Lectures
Dr. Sarah Schellinger's book Nubia in the Lost Civilizations series published by Reaktion Books provides an accessible history of Nubia from prehistory to present-day Sudan. The book…
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…
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 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…
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…
NESA Nowruz Celebration
On March 21 in the Hagerty Hall Intercultural Gallery, NESA hosted a Persian New Year (Nowruz) celebration. The event consisted of Persian traditional music, snacks, and sweets. Thank you to all…
Sadiya Ansari Visits NESA
Author and journalist Sadiya Ansari joined NESA on March 17 to discuss her memoir, In Exile: Rupture, Reunion, and My Grandmother’s Secret.
Students read her memoir during class this…
