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Hunter College Remembers the Profound Work of Distinguished Professor Meena Alexander

November 26, 2018
Meena Alexander

Hunter College mourns the loss of our beloved colleague Meena Alexander. Meena’s peculiar vantage allowed her to observe many worlds, from her birthplace in India, to her growing up in Sudan, to her graduate work in England, to her Distinguished Professorship at Hunter.

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