Arab American Heritage Month 2024
In Jaipur, India, Amina Darabie (pictured at center) films an interview with an artisan (translator pictured on the left) for Amina 's global studies docu-series "Framing Focus".
This month, we celebrate “Arab American Heritage Month”, which honors the history, achievements and contributions of Arab Americans across the nation.
Diversity Champion
Faculty/Staff
Dr. Nura Sediqe
Dr. Nura Sedique is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and a core faculty member in the Muslim Studies program. Her research focuses on the intersections of race, religion and gender with political behavior and preferences.
Diversity Torch
Student
Amina Darabie
Amina Darabie is a senior majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with minors in Arabic and experience architecture. She is an impassioned advocate for study abroad opportunities and intercultural education, and making these experiences more accessible for all students.
Diversity Spotlight
Alumni
Sarise Hammad
Sarise currently serves as an Accredited Immigration Representative for the Syrian Community Network in Chicago. She graduated from Michigan State in 2020 with a degree in Global and International Studies, and is a first-generation American.