Author Samira Ahmed, AB’93, MAT’93, spoke at the University of Chicago's Class Day ceremony on June 3, kicking off UChicago’s Convocation weekend. Ahmed is a New York Times bestselling author of several novels for young adults, and the writer of a Ms. Marvel comic book mini-series. Her poetry, essays and short stories have appeared in numerous publications, and she is the co-editor of the forthcoming anthology, Magic Has No Borders. Ahmed also has taught high school English in Chicago and New York City, worked in education nonprofits and served on political campaigns. Read more about Class Day here: ➡ Subscribe: About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: News: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: University of Chicago on YouTube: /u
