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Ariane Thomas awarded CLAS Dissertation Writing Fellowship

Friday, March 10, 2023
PhD candidate Ariane Thomas was recently awarded a Dissertation Writing Fellowship from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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Congratulations Victoria Priola

Friday, February 24, 2023
PhD student Victoria Priola has been awarded the Archaeological Institute of America's 2023 Archaeology of Portugal Fellowship.
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Congratulations Corinne Watts

Friday, February 24, 2023
Graduate student Corinne Watts successfully passed her comprehensive exam during this semester and has now moved to ABD status in the doctoral program.

On power and policy in post-colonial Africa: an introduction

Friday, February 24, 2023
Associate Professor Theodore Powers recently had an article published in the Journal of Contemporary African Studies, entitled "On power and policy in post-colonial Africa: an introduction."

Anthropology undergraduate Phi Beta Kappa invitees Spring 2023

Friday, February 24, 2023
This semester, three Anthropology undergraduate students were invited to join the Phi Beta Kappa society, the nation's oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honors organization.
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Brittany Anderson, PhD student, Anthropology, featured in "Dare to Discover" series

Thursday, January 26, 2023
Brittany Anderson was featured in "Dare to Discover" for her research on biosecurity-based policy and care labor in long-term care facilities in the Midwest.

GHS senior Asel Nasr to share research at Iowa City Foreign Relations Council event

Friday, October 14, 2022
GHS and MPH student Asel Nasr will present her research findings related to advocacy, public health, and maternal mental health in Southwest Asian, North African, and Arab (SWANA) communities as part of an event hosted by the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council.

GHS alum Charlotte Lenkaitis published in Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law & Policy

Friday, October 14, 2022
The GHS program congratulates alum Charlotte Lenkaitis (BS ’21) on her publication in the Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law & Policy!

Q&A: GHS Program Director Dr. Kristine Muñoz

Monday, September 26, 2022
The Global Health Studies Program welcomes our new director, Dr. Kristine Munoz! In this profile, Dr. Munoz discusses her personal journey through college, her research interests, and what excites her about the Global Health Studies program.

Q&A: GHS alum Maggy Hovden

Monday, September 26, 2022
The Global Health Studies Program interviews recent graduate Maggy Hovden (BA Spring 2023)! In this interview, Maggy discusses how she discovered Global Health Studies, her work now with nonprofit organization Maggie's Place, and how to find opportunities that nurture your passions.