Faculty News

Prof Ngom’s African Ajami Research Project Update

Prof. Fallou Ngom and Daivi Rodima-Taylor report a significant milestone in their Readers in Ajami project – their interactive multimedia website is now publicly accessible, and they have also completed the 200-page Wolof Ajami Reader, the first of the planned three Ajami Readers, which is available on the project website. New Ajami Readers and Multimedia Tools: The Readers in Ajami […]

Prof. Hefner delivers keynote address at the Indonesian Embassy’s 16th annual “Indonesian Focus Conference on Culture, Politics, and Educational Exchange”

Prof. Robert Hefner gives two prestigious talks. On October 5, 2024, Prof. Hefner was invited to give the keynote address at the Indonesian Embassy’s 16th annual “Indonesian Focus Conference on Culture, Politics, and Educational Exchange.” His keynote was entitled, “How Indonesia Created the Most Effective Democracy in the Muslim World.” His remarks explored how it […]

Prof Robert Hefner interviewed by Dr. Alice Evans for her podcast “Rocking our Priors”

Prof Robert Hefner was interviewed by Dr Alice Evans for her pod cast series “Rocking our Priors.” Evans interviews leading experts on growth, governance, & gender inequalities. She is a Senior Lecturer at King’s College London, and Faculty Associate at the Harvard Kennedy School. https://soundcloud.com/…/islam-and-citizenship-in… & https://www.ggd.world/p/islam-and-citizenship-in-indonesia?utm_campaign=email-post&r=zccyx&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3EzvBkYpwY9lX6wNQENcwhY86y9qbgMV3oP2liL3mHEv9ODuwcw1nEVrE_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw “Islam And Citizenship in Indonesia”: Robert Hefner Professor […]

Prof Chris Schmitt featured in National Geographic

National Geographic has written a feature interview with Professor Christopher Schmitt about his research and released it today for Pride Month. See the interview here: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/christopher-schmitt-field-primatologist/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3l4a2G5T6TQEgT6rT3GYe4BZOeLOBPBHi5ESLqK14MCLjzrU5enDu8aic_aem_ARVXHdXaQFUt0yBoqno3bhMiIljNlKMii1idb-u27sTvRXMxbQ6PIcmoyaZKJhDHeQW5g6UHhwuepBGk_xENdkGG#undefined   

Retiring professors Merry “Corky” White, Shahla Haeri and Matt Cartmill featured in BU CAS News

Merry “Corky” White, Shahla Haeri and Matt Cartmill have been featured in BU CAS News’ tribute page to this years retiring faculty.  Read their features here: https://www.bu.edu/cas/tributes-reflections-2024-retiring-faculty/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0mQ9fRzto-9VDBe-MEW-bRshsrMiFSJO0qPA_ydHnvG5ts126MFDWdak0_aem_ARWtObIfW6KfPu2lSmihwy6J5RntqAuY7caakZLVWFldDROP9k3BSkrTmVYXShA51cUINYMT_tUJ6KxYsw1Hx5wK  

Prof. Robert Hefner Delivers Keynote at Islamic University

Prof. Robert Hefner Delivered a Keynote entitled “Mencari Etika Publik Inklusif di Alam Demokrasi” (“In Search of an Inclusive Public Ethics in Democratic Indonesia”) at Islamic University on May 3rd. Read about the keynote in the Pardee School’s article HERE. (https://www.bu.edu/pardeeschool/2024/05/15/robert-hefner-delivers-keynote-on-public-ethics-in-democratic-indonesia-at-islamic-university/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1_uT5u6NhuACZYM0nmwzZcpEpNxlIlGJu6bjJni_3-FCAtLOj4IbiYauE_aem_ARXDkRadmG7fjnRciSG4tX9cSTrFNJgnRTYD7qYHOyG_Bpn2vj_qSiuNU8CXE8Cz66QvdMwI0YWkDV8A44ez6BL2)

Prof. Cheryl Knott receives Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor

Professor Cheryl Knott has been chosen as Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor in recognition of outstanding scholarship, teaching, and service to the College of Arts & Sciences. The award comes with five years of a $30,000 stipend. Prof. Knott will retain the title of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor for the duration of her time […]