David C. Atherton receives Everett I. Mendelsohn Excellence in Mentoring Award

David Atherton, Associate Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, was recognized by the Harvard Griffin GSAS Student Council (GSC) at the 25th annual Everett I. Mendelsohn Excellence in Mentoring Awards ceremony. Remarks included his impact as a “warm, compassionate, and highly caring” mentor of graduate students.

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Ryuichi Abé named Walter Channing Cabot Fellow

Ryūichi Abé, Reischauer Institute Professor of Japanese Religions, was named a Walter Channing Cabot Fellow by Harvard FAS, which annually honors faculty members for their contributions to the advancement of scholarship in the arts and humanities.

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Shinju Fujihira (Executive Director, WCFIA Program on US-Japan Relations) named a 2024 Harvard Hero

Shinju Fujihira, Executive Director of the WCFIA Program on US-Japan Relations, was named a Harvard Hero on Thursday, June 13 in a ceremony held at the Sanders Theater. The Harvard Heroes Recognition Program "celebrates the accomplishments of Harvard staff whose work supports the mission of Harvard at the highest levels of contribution, impact and excellence," and Dr.

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