Center for South Asian Studies (CSAS)
Recent News
The Center for South Asian Studies Welcomes New Hughes Fellow Rita Kothari
The Hughes Fellowship program promotes understanding of South Asia by bringing scholars and artists from South Asia to the U-M campus for extended visits that enable deeper engagements.
2024 Leadership Updates at the International Institute
New director appointments start July 1, 2024.
The Center for South Asian Studies at the University of Michigan is a national leader in promoting a deeper understanding of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. The center offers a range of area-related courses taught by outstanding faculty, a scholarly lecture series, conferences, study abroad fellowships, student colloquiums and opportunities to volunteer, sponsor and cosponsor a variety of events. CSAS is also a US Department of Education designated National Resource Center, funded to develop area studies education for this region of the world.
We strive to support our students and faculty on the front lines of learning and research and to steward our planet, our community, our campus. To do this, the Center for South Asian Studies needs your support.