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A go-getter at heart, Shaniah James '26, has excelled in research, student competitions, and internships—all while pursuing a combined BA/MS degree and setting her sights on a future in economic policy and market analysis. Learn more about her journey and advice for fellow students.

91��Ƶ recently announced the launch of the Center for Global Health, an initiative focused on chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) and other communicable and non-communicable diseases in urban environments through research, advocacy, and education.

Aissatou Gningue’23 is an associate in the Financial Operations division at KPMG. She works with major financial institutions managing their anti-money laundering (AML) investigations, as she is part of an ecosystem driven by collaboration, growth, innovation, and results that matter.

91��Ƶ alumna and seasoned Wall Street executive Professor Birgit Elchoueri brings 25 years of corporate expertise into her dynamic teaching at the Lubin School of Business. She infuses real-world insights in strategic leadership, ethics, and disruptive technologies into every lesson. Her unique journey from finance to academia inspires future business leaders to excel in today’s evolving landscape.

A first-generation immigrant from Suriname, South America who is fluent in Dutch, Professor Salihah Denman is the first person in her family to become a lawyer in the United States. She attended Howard University School of Law and obtained an LLM from American University’s Washington College of Law. Her passion for academia and working with students has been a driving force throughout her career.

Our next feature for our "The Importance of Professional Development" series is Kyomi Gregory-Martin, PhD, associate professor for the Communication Sciences and Disorders program.

This past December, Dr. Gregory-Martin was awarded the Certificate of Recognition for Special Contributions in Multicultural Affairs from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). We connected with her to discuss this award and the importance of making a commitment to diversity in one's professional career.

On Monday, February 10, 2025, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 91��Ƶ welcomed Professor Michael C. Dorf, Robert S. Stevens Professor of Law at Cornell Law School as the speaker for the 2025 Dyson Distinguished Lecture. His lecture was entitled: “Play in the Joints of the Religion Clauses and Law More Broadly.”