Celebrating 25 Years of Modern Tibetan Studies
In the fall of 1999, the Modern Tibetan Studies Program at Columbia University became the first academic program dedicated to modern Tibet. Our Twenty-Year Report details our ongoing work and vision in serving as a "hub" for Tibetan Studies and its engagement with the wider public. In 2024, we are celebrating our 25th Anniversary with a wide range of films, guest speakers, and workshops. Click on "Events" to learn more -- and stay tuned for a special series to be hosted in-person and online this fall!
Upcoming Events
"Ocean of Song & Dance" Workshop
News
February 27, 2025
Applications Now Open for Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Modern Tibetan Studies
The Weatherhead East Asian Institute invites applications for the role of Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Modern Tibetan Studies for academic year 2025-2026.
August 28, 2024
Palden Gyal Publishes Research Article on Snow Disasters and Historical Climate Change Research in "Climates and Cultures in History"
July 01, 2024
Professor Dominique Townsend Joins Columbia University
Selected Publications
The Tenth Karmapa & Tibet's Turbulent Seventeenth Century
Modern Tibetan Literature and Social Change
Lhasa: Streets with Memories
