ACLS Names Northwestern Qatar Dean Kraidy New Board Chair
Northwestern Qatar Dean and CEO Marwan M. Kraidy has been elected as the chair of the board of directors of the New York-based American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) for a term until 2027. ACLS is dedicated to the advancement of humanistic studies in all fields of learning within the humanities and social sciences.
Kraidy has been a long-serving member of the ACLS board, most recently serving as secretary. In this new role, he will work closely with ACLS President Joy Connolly on organizational direction and policies, oversight of investments, and allocation of funds. His leadership will help shape the future of ACLS while continuing to support its mission to strengthen relations among national academic societies committed to these fields of study.
“This is a critical time for advancing knowledge production about the global human experience. I am looking forward to supporting the mission of ACLS by fostering a more inclusive and expansive understanding of humanistic scholarship. Together, we will work to ensure that various perspectives are integrated into humanistic inquiry, thereby enriching our collective knowledge and addressing global challenges.”
– Marwan M. Kraidy F’14