Russian Area Studies News
3 July 2025Fulbright-Hays Award Immerses Students in Georgian Culture
A seven-week summer program takes students to Georgia where homestays, language study and personal research provide contrast to the U.S. and deepen learning.
Read More2 April 2024HWS Hosts Navalny Screening
This month, HWS presents a free, public screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary Navalny.
Read More29 March 2024New Approaches for Lasting Peace
During the Anderton Forum for Global Engagement, award-winning author and scholar Séverine Autesserre discussed global conflict, peace-building and hope.
Read More14 November 2023Asante '23 Thrives Through Immersive Experience in Georgia
Fulbright-Hays Group Projects provides an opportunity to learn Georgian culture.
Read More26 June 2023Madden '99 Offers Advice on College in New Book
In her recent book, Dear Students: 10 Letters to Empower and Transform Your Higher Education Journey, Meredith Madden ’99 offers a guide to college students on how to “authentically and intentionally ‘do school.’”
Read More1 June 2023Institute for Global Studies Announced
Serving as the home for nine departments and programs, the new Institute for Global Studies provides a unified center for different departments and programs, making access between them easier and more efficient.
Read More5 May 2023Professor Lemelin Named Club Advisor of the Year
Associate Professor of Russian Area Studies Christopher Lemelin received this year’s Club Advisor of the Year award for his work with the Kinetic Dance Collective.
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