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Isabel Huacuja Alonso (MESAAS)
Isabel Huacuja Alonso has received the 2024 Columbia University Press Distinguished Book Award for her book, Radio for the Millions: Hindi-Urdu Broadcasting Across Borders.
The Infosys Prize 2023 in Social Sciences is awarded to Karuna Mantena, Professor of Political Science at Columbia University, for her ground-breaking research on the theory and ideology of imperial rule, and their implications for action on the ground.
Barnard has a long-standing tradition of fostering diversity and inclusivity among students, faculty, and staff. On September 6, the College updated its Notice of Non-Discrimination to include “caste” as a protected category.
The new provision, focused on preventing bias and discrimination based on an individual’s caste background(s), creates a more equitable and diverse educational environment for all College community members — especially for those who have historical roots to regions where caste hierarchies have played a significant role in social interactions.
The policy, which will be…