Humanities Center Spotlights 44 Books by Scholars From Across University
Humanities-related books by 43 authors, editors and illustrators from around campus will be featured in the center's annual Books in the Humanities celebration.
From art ecosystems to social robots to how people grow and learn, University faculty, staff and students are writing, editing and illustrating the books the moment demands.
On Wednesday, April 29, the University’s Humanities Center with host its 11th Annual Books in the Humanities, to celebrate humanities-related works that hit the shelves in 2025 and the scholars behind them. The showcase will feature 44 books by 43 authors, editors and illustrators representing 22 departments or programs across 10 University schools, colleges and divisions. Check out the full list of books that will be recognized.
The reception, which will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Strasser Legacy Room, 220 Eggers Hall, is additionally supported by the College of Arts and Sciences, the Office of Research and the Syracuse University Libraries. All are welcome to attend.
“While this annual event highlights individual scholarly accomplishments across schools and colleges, it also underscores how, collectively, University researchers are publishing cutting-edge works that enrich our understanding of the world around us, encourage us to envision our shared futures and invite us to unpack the past in new ways,” says Vivian May, professor of women’s and gender studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Humanities Center.
“As labors of love, books certainly take some time to come into the world, from initial idea to publication,” she says. “It is our honor to highlight such a rich array of volumes (and diverse range of scholars).”
“The scholarship on display in Books in the Humanities reflects A&S’ commitment to bringing humanistic insight to the questions that matter most,” says A&S Dean Behzad Mortazavi. “These works, spanning food justice, cultural well-being and the healing power of creative writing, show how the humanities drive meaningful change in our world. A&S is proud to support and celebrate this vital work.” [Read the full Syracuse University Today story.]