Sunil Amrith, a Yale professor and chair of the South Asian Studies Council, will take over as director of the MacMillan Center on March 1, 2025. His vision focuses on fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and addressing global challenges like climate change and artificial intelligence. With a rich academic background and strong international ties, Amrith is poised to strengthen Yale's global perspective and facilitate cross-cultural dialogue, as reported by the Yale Daily News.
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