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Event Info for lecture by Sanjay Patel: From Pixar to the Mahabharata

Sanjay Patel: From Pixar to the Mahabharata

Join us on April 16th at 7:30 PM for a lecture given by Academy Award-Nominated Author, Sanjay Patel! Through a look at his new illustrated retelling of the Mahabharata, his talk will explore how ancient epics can be reinterpreted through contemporary illustration and animation!

April 2, 2026Events

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Check out Dr. Gil Ben-Herut's interview with the Indian Religions Podcast!

Check this out to see how you can listen to Dr. Ben-Herut's interview with the Indian Religion Podcast!

January 12, 2026Faculty News

Dr. Shaunesse' Jacobs Plaisimond

Join us in Celebrating Religious Studies' newest Assistant Professor, Dr. Shaunesse' Jacobs Plaisimond!

The Religious Studies Department wants to celebrate Dr. Shaunesse' Jacobs Plaisimond's recent academic endeavors that highlight her expertise!

October 30, 2025Faculty News

Dr. Will Schanbacher

Dr. Schanbacher’s Latest Collaborative Publications Explores Community Approaches to Food Sovereignty

UPDATE: In addition to Dr. Will Schanbacher's co-authored an article in the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development titled "Setting Tables for Community Food Sovereignty," he has a new co-authored publication titled "Crafting a grassroots introduction to food policy course." The initial article outlines a community-driven research project in Tampa that led to the creation of a practical toolkit for assessing and transforming local food systems. While the latest piece is a reflection on a pilot, public-facing virtual course, "Introduction to Food Policy."

April 30, 2025Publications

Left: Dr. Potts' Book Cover, Right: Dr. Garrett Potts

Celebrating Dr. Garrett Potts' Recent Publication as Editor of "MacIntyre and the Practice of Governing Institutions"

Congrats to Dr. Garrett Potts for his recent publication as Editor of "MacIntyre and the Practice of Governing Institutions"

February 10, 2025Faculty News, Publications

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