Tag: GSAS Profiles

  • Nation & World

    In slavery’s shadow

    Kelly Brignac grew up in New Orleans, immersed in customs that had deep roots in French culture. Now she is graduating with a Ph.D. that explores the exportation of French culture, and its roots in the slave trade.

    6 minutes
    Kelly Brignac.
  • Nation & World

    The rhythmatist

    Graduate Rajna Swaminathan has spent the better part of her life exploring, improvising, and bringing together different worlds — in music and in life.

    10 minutes
    Rajna Swaminathan,