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• Dr. Pitelka Earns Distinguished Professorship

  We here at DAMES are proud to announce that Dr. Morgan Pitelka has earned the honor of being a Bernard L. Herman Distinguished Professor. His appointment begins July 1st, 2022. Appointment to a distinguished professorship is one of the highest … Continued

• DAMES 2022 May Commencement

  Earlier this month, DAMES was fortunate to host an in-person commencement ceremony for our recent graduates. While it was a rousing success and we were so delighted to see everyone, we also know that not everyone could make it, and … Continued

• Dr. Yaghoobi Appointed New Director of CMEIS

  Dr. Claudia Yaghoobi, Roshan Associate Professor and Inaugural Director of Persian studies here in DAMES, has been appointed to serve in the role of Director at the UNC Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies (CMEIS). Those of us who … Continued

• DAMES Senior Lecturer Emeritus Eric Henry’s “Garden of Eloquence” / Shuoyuan 說苑 now published!

  Hot off the presses of UWA Press, read more about Garden of Eloquence and Eric Henry’s accolades below! Garden of Eloquence / Shuoyuan 說苑 (January 2022) By Liu Xiang Introduction and Translation by Eric Henry — In 17 BCE the Han … Continued