Archive: American Studies

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Behind New Student Orientation Are Seniors Who Help Break the College Ice

Go behind the scenes with two seniors who are helping incoming Hoyas find a soft landing at.…

August 19, 2026

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Senior Named the Inaugural ACLU Next Generation Leader in Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

The ACLU recognized Elizabeth Foster (C’27) for her work fighting against book bans in her hometown of Beaufort, South.…

August 7, 2026

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A Korean American’s Love Letter to Her Mother, Grandmother and the Meals They Made

For her senior thesis, Yunji Yun created a 76-page food magazine about Korean American identity. Along the way, she explores her family's shared love language:.…

May 7, 2026

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College of Arts & Sciences Honors Faculty and Staff at Spring 2026 Convocation

Nine staff and faculty members received awards for their commitment and service to the College.…

March 25, 2026

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Why the U.S. Senate’s Church Committee Report Still Matters 50 Years Later

"The Church Committee Report: Revelations from the Bombshell 1970s Investigation into the National Security State," co-edited by Brian Hochman, a professor of American Studies…

February 25, 2026

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How to Study Abroad With a Double Major and a Minor

With a packed academic schedule, Sydney Carroll (C’27) knew she'd have to be intentional about where she could study abroad. Here's how she did.…

December 12, 2025

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Remembering Ricardo Ortiz: Educator, Friend and Hoya for Others

Ortiz, a beloved faculty member in the College of Arts & Sciences and celebrated scholar of Latinx literature, queer theory and gender studies, died Aug. 18 in.…

September 22, 2025