10/09/2026
🌎 Exploring the immigrant experience in academia at Rutgers
What does it mean to be an academic immigrant? Rutgers faculty explored this question during an event on October 6 featuring Dafna Lemish, Distinguished Professor of Journalism and Media Studies at the Rutgers School of Communication and Information (SCI), who shared highlights from her new book, "Always an Academic Immigrant," published by Rutgers University Press. 📚
The event continued with a panel discussion featuring Rutgers faculty members Laurent Vera, Selin Bengi Gümrükçü, Jianing Li, and Rahul Mittal, who shared their personal journeys and perspectives on navigating academic life as immigrants. The conversation invited audience participation, creating an opportunity for reflection, dialogue, and a deeper understanding of the experiences that shape Rutgers’ international academic community.