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Chloë Starr, Professor of Asian Christianity and Theology at Yale Divinity School, has been elected as an International Fellow of the British Academy—the Academy’s highest honor for scholars who reside outside the UK.

Aruna Balasubramanian (Saybrook College) was the winner of the 2026 Williams Prize in East Asian Studies. The Council on East Asian Studies had a chance to catch up with Aruna before graduation, and she kindly answered a few of our questions about her essay.

A professor of religious studies and coordinator of the Buddhist Studies Program, Kim will lead Morse College beginning July 1.

The Seoul Gayageum Trio gave a talk on the history and culture of a traditional Korean zither, then invited the audience to play.

Yale Council on East Asian Studies members and students will be represented at the 2026 Association for Asian Studies Annual Conference.

A new commitment will advance research and teaching across Korean Studies at Yale.

Lauren Cho '26 shares on identity, mindfulness, and the power of food to connect cultures.

Through live demonstration, Japanese Master printmaker Keiji Shinohara offers a rare glimpse into the rigorous craft and enduring spirit of ukiyo-e.