We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Middle Eastern Studies Class of 2025! This year, the Middle Eastern Studies and Jewish Studies programs hosted a joint reception to honor our graduating students and their remarkable accomplishments.
During the reception, the following prizes were awarded to honor exceptional scholarship and service within our programs:
Pray Language Prize in Middle Eastern Languages and Literature
Awarded to students for outstanding growth and contributions in language and literature studies.
Arabic: Brandon Mioduszewski
Hebrew: Darci Rochkind
Middle Eastern Studies Thesis Award in Honor of Gene Garthwaite
Awarded for an outstanding Honors Thesis in Middle Eastern Studies.
Recipient: Jonas Rosenthal
Middle Eastern Studies Service Award in Honor of Lamees Kareem
Awarded to students for academic excellence and community service, recognizing a commitment to peer support, intellectual engagement, and program enrichment.
Recipients:
- Tess Bowler
- Andre Bouzid