CHIMAMANDA: NIGERIAN, NOVELIST AND WRITER ELECTED INTO US ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Chimamanda Adichie

Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences ,
along with 227 new members , the Academy announced today .

In March , Chimamanda was also elected into the American Academy of Arts and Letters , the second Nigerian to be so honoured , after Prof . Wole Soyinka. She will be inducted in May .

In the announcement by the Academy of Arts and Science , Chimamanda was listed among 40 Foreign Honorary Members from 19 countries elected by the Academy .

Other foreigners honoured come from Australia, China , India, Japan, and Uganda.
The new class will be inducted at a ceremony on October 7 , 2017 , in Cambridge , Massachusetts.

Among the people elected are some of the world ’ s most accomplished scholars , scientists, writers , artists , as well as civic , business , and philanthropic leaders . They will all form the 237 th class of the academy

Founded in 1780 , the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is one of the country’ s oldest learned societies and independent policy research centres , convening leaders from the academic , business , and government sectors to respond to the challenges facing —and opportunities available to —the nation and the world .

Members contribute to Academy publications and studies in science , engineering , and technology policy ; global security and international affairs; the humanities, arts , and education ; and American institutions and the public good .

Members of the 2017 class include winners of the Pulitzer Prize and the Wolf Prize ; MacArthur Fellows; Fields Medalists ; Presidential Medal of Freedom and National Medal of Arts recipients ; and Academy Award , Grammy Award , Emmy Award , and Tony Award winners .

“ It is an honor to welcome this new class of exceptional women and men as part of our distinguished membership , ” said Don Randel , Chair of the Academy’ s Board of Directors .

 “ Their talents and expertise will enrich the life of the Academy and strengthen our capacity to spread knowledge and understanding in service to the nation . ”

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