Dr. Kamran Ali recently published a new book titled Towards Peoples' Histories in Pakistan - (In)audible Voices, Forgotten Pasts. The book explores the histories and lives of the people of Pakistan, focusing on Pakistan's social and cultural life. By critically examining both leftist and nationalist thought, the book also explores competing visions of what is meant by 'the people' and charts new ground in developing the promise of people's histories both within Pakistan and beyond.

Nelofar Khamisani is a graduate student in curriculum and instruction. Her dissertation focuses on rural education, the patriarchal learning environment, and literacy teaching strategies for English language learners. This year, she received the Alumni Leadership Award, Social Justice Advocacy Award for the department of curriculum and instruction and the Alumni Scholarship Award at K-State.