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AAAS doctoral candidate Mafaz Al-Suwaidan Produces PBS Series

May 05, 2026

AAAS doctoral candidate Mafaz Al-Suwaidan is a writer and producer of American Muslims: A History Revealed , a Webby-nominated PBS series exploring the early history of Muslims in the United States. Originally released online to an audience of over 3.5...

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Professor Daniel Agbiboa Appointed as Fellow for Canadian Institute for Advanced Research

May 01, 2026

AAAS professor Daniel Agbiboa has been appointed as a Fellow of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) under the Humanity’s Urban Future program, following nomination by leading international urbanists and the program’s advisory committee...

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Awarded Jefferson Medal

April 24, 2026

AAAS professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. was awarded the 2026 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Citizen Leadership on April 13 in a ceremony in Charlottesville, VA. This annual award is the highest external honor bestowed by the University of Virginia and...

Hip Hop Institute Renamed in Honor of Marcyliena Morgan

October 08, 2025

Harvard’s Hip Hop Archive & Research Institute has been renamed the Marcyliena H. Morgan Hip Hop Archive & Research Institute in honor of AAAS professor and founder Marcyliena Morgan, who died recently at age 75. Please see the Harvard Gazette's article...

AAAS Professor Claudine Gay Delivers Keynote Address at Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study

September 19, 2025

On September 3rd, the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study invited AAAS Professor Claudine Gay to deliver the keynote address opening the 2025-2026 academic year. Gay discussed the political and economic pressures threatening the core values of...

AAAS Professors Marla Frederick and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Attend the Third World Meeting on Human Fraternity in Vatican City

September 19, 2025

Last weekend on September 12 th and 13 th , AAAS professors Marla Frederick and Henry Louis Gates Jr. attended the Third World Meeting on Human Fraternity in Vatican City. This summit convened thinkers and musical artists from all over the world to...

AAAS Professor Sarah Lewis Wins American Book Award

September 17, 2025

AAAS professor Sarah Lewis is a recipient of the 46th annual American Book Award for her book The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America. Please see the link for more information: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/joy-reid-and-percival-everett...

African Landscape Architectures Conference Brings together AAAS, the GSD, and More

June 18, 2025

Last month, AAAS and the GSD co-hosted the event African Landscape Architectures: Alternative Futures for the Field featuring AAAS Professors Gareth Doherty , Jacob K. Olupona , Amber M Henry , and Daniel E. Agbiboa . This two day event explored the...

AAAS Preceptor Taiwo Ehineni Publishes New Book on Yoruba Names

June 18, 2025

Last month, AAAS Preceptor Taiwo Ehineni had his new book Yoruba Names: Language, Culture, and History published by the Routledge Focus Publishing House. This book provides an in-depth and nuanced analysis of the naming practices among the Yoruba, one of...

AAAS Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. Awarded Vilcek Prize for Excellence

February 03, 2025

Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. has been awarded the Vilcek Prize for Excellence. The Vilcek Prize for Excellence is awarded by the Vilcek Foundation in recognition of intellectual and cultural leaders who have had a profound impact on society and contribute a...

AAAS Professor Jacob Olupona Interviewed by Harvard Divinity School

December 09, 2024

The Harvard Divinity School recently sat with AAAS Professor and Department Chair Jacob Olupona to discuss his work and legacy at Harvard. The full interview can be read here.

AAAS Professor Daniel Agbiboa Publishes New Article in Political Science and Politics Journal

December 09, 2024

AAAS Professor Daniel Agbiboa recently had his article entitled Deep Waters: The Flooding and Climate of Suffering in Nigeria published in the journal PS: Political Science and Politics, by Cambridge University Press. The article can be accessed here.