By Chaeeun Lee SASA places great value on scholarship, something that goes hand in hand with reading, language, and writing. Yet in a rapidly changing world, these practices are increasingly viewed as a burden rather than a necessity. It has become far easier to scroll through short videos than to pause, read carefully, and reflect. In many ways, instant consumption has begun to replace thoughtful engagement, raising concerns about declining literacy and attention spans in mo

By: Dr. Pallavi Mohanan | Save Ancient Studies Alliance Research Intern Abstract This study examines the persistent under enrollment crisis in South Asian Studies programs across U.S. higher education from 1997-2018, during which these programs consistently graduated fewer than 20 students annually despite South Asia's increasing global significance. Through mixed-methods analysis combining federal education data (IPEDS), institutional case studies of eight universities, and

The winter season is steadily approaching, and with it SASA has prepared a special Archaeogaming Live Session over on our Twitch  channel! Join Madigan Shepherd this Friday, December 19th at 12 pm PST  and embark on a journey within the captivating game Year Walk. Based on the ancient Swedish tradition and holiday of Årsgång, Year Walk  is an immersive adventure game sprinkled with horror elements (those who are easily spooked, be warned!). Set foot on this unique first pers

At SASA, we love celebrating the people who bring our mission to life, and I had the pleasure of speaking to Arianna Winslow, who does just that. From her work with SASA as an archaeogaming volunteer to her current role as a travel journalist, archaeologist and writer, Arianna has continued to show how the passion for the ancient world can inspire new opportunities today.   Arianna’s love for archaeology didn’t begin in a museum or lecture hall – it began in her own garden, d