College of Social Science
Assistant Professor Shayan Rajani recently published his first book, Leaving Legacies: The Individual in Early Modern South Asia, with Cambridge University Press. We are glad to highlight this significant achievement, and we spoke to Dr. Rajani to find out more about his new book. What… Continue Reading Assistant Professor Shayan Rajani on Leaving Legacies: The Individual in Early Modern South Asia
Text: Three students from Yulian Wu’s Fall 2024 HST 485 course won the top prices in the Asian Studies Center’s S.C. Lee Best Paper Competition: Congratulations, everyone!
“Malleable Minds, Social Solutions: Medicine and Myth in the Era of American Psychosurgery (1936-1977)” Anna Le Page (Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ronen Steinberg) “Exploring the Medicalization of the Queer Community” Vera Love (Faculty Mentor: Dr. Aminda Smith) “Advertisements, Bok, and The Ladies’ Home Journal: The reflection… Continue Reading Honors Thesis Showcase
Text: Professor of History Walter Hawthorne was one of ten recipients of this year’s William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award, which recognizes faculty for their “comprehensive and sustained record of scholarly excellence in research and/or creative activities, instruction, and outreach.” The Beal is one of… Continue Reading Walter Hawthorne receives William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award
History PhD student, Zou Yun, received the 2025 College of Social Science Research Scholars Award. This award fosters cutting-edge graduate research in social science. Funds will support Zou’s project on women, gender, and revolution in the environmental history of Maoist China. History PhD student, Joe… Continue Reading History Graduate Students win College of Social Science Awards