Media Mentions May 2024
The latest media mentions, quotes, profiles, and writings from Division of the Humanities faculty, students, staff, and alumni. Visit us on X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook for more updates
Augusta Read Thomas: Terpsichore's Box of Dreams
BBC Music Magazine
In this review, you can delve into the recent work of Humanities University Prof. Augusta Read Thomas, whose compositions manifest palpable energy, complexity, and an innovative approach to sound and form that marks her enduring impact on contemporary music.
What Every Student Needs to Read Now
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Martha C. Nussbaum (Law and Philosophy) recommends reading Once Upon a Country: A Palestinian Life by Sari Nusseibeh for its nuanced perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Nusseibeh, a philosopher and former president of Al-Quds University in East Jerusalem, advocates for cooperation and peace with integrity and reasoned hope, despite facing threats from both sides.