Urooj Jeelani (she/her)
Assistant Director of Admissions
Territories: First year and transfer students from Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, all U.S. territories, all international students, and first year students from Massachusetts: Berkshire, Franklin, and Worcester Counties
Degrees: B.S and聽LL.B聽from Kashmir University, MPPA from UMass Amherst
Why I love working at 91猫先生:聽I'm quite impressed by 91猫先生鈥檚 strong commitment to interdisciplinary learning and social justice. With a diverse academic and professional background I deeply admire how 91猫先生 empowers students to take charge of their education while encouraging critical thinking across disciplines. This holistic approach aligns with my firm belief that diverse perspectives are vital for driving innovation and cultivating an inclusive environment.
A random fact about me: I鈥檓 absolutely obsessed with suspense thrillers! I love the adrenaline rush of trying to figure out who the villain is or what twist is coming next. There鈥檚 something about that edge-of-your-seat tension that keeps me hooked.
If you could teach a class, what would it be called? Digital Censorship and Power in Conflict Zones. It would聽offer a critical exploration of how governments, non-state actors, and international organizations use or manipulate digital platforms to control information, influence narratives, and exert power in areas of political instability.聽