Prof. Elizabeth Povinelli Awarded Honorary Degree in Arts from the University of Antwerp

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Columbia U ISSG
January 13, 2025

ISSG Core Faculty Member and Franz Boas Professor of Anthropology, Elizabeth Povinelli, was recently awarded the 2025 University of Antwerp honorary degree in Arts. 

"Prof. Elizabeth Povinelli, in recognition of her groundbreaking contributions to critical theory, anthropology, decolonization, and her profound commitment to the arts. Professor Povinelli is being honored not only for her exceptional academic achievements but also for her artistic and activist endeavors. Her ability to bridge these fields with equal rigor and dedication, and the innovative crossovers she creates between them, exemplify the very essence of interdisciplinary excellence."

You can read the full list of 2025 honorary degree recipients at the University of Antwerp's website: https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/events/honorary-degrees/honorary-degrees-2025/