Kruszewski has been eyewitness to war and its aftermath, advocate for cultural understanding as president of the Polish American Congress, and innovator in the interdisciplinary and international field of Borderland Studies.

Tempe Public Library and The Melikian Center host the Beyond Borders Book Club featuring 'Time Shelter' by Georgi Gospodinov, a novel about a clinic that uses historical environments to treat Alzheimer's.

Brian Goodman's book explores cultural exchanges between American writers like Ginsberg and Czech counterparts like Kundera during the Prague Spring. It highlights the impact of these interactions on Prague's literary and dissident status post-1968 Soviet invasion.

The Arizona Chapter of AATSEEL's Spring 2024 Conference features a keynote on Ukraine's first female composer and panels on cultural and military front lines, Russian influence abroad, and language, literature, and culture. Hosted by ASU, the event emphasizes Slavic and East European studies.

Between the Devil and the Host' explores the phenomenon of witchcraft in Poland, offering insights from over 200 witch trials. It is the first English work detailing historical witchcraft perceptions in Poland. Ostling's academic background enriches his interpretation.

The ASEC conference at Arizona State University focuses on Eastern Christian history and culture, celebrating Prince Iaroslav the Wise's millennial enthronement.

ASU faculty members present research on diverse topics in Eastern Europe and Eurasia, including stereotypes on women and cultural stories involving alcohol.

Fall 2023 at the Melikian Center features presentations by affiliates on topics like Mongol-French medieval contacts and a US-funded Balkan entrepreneurship program.

Nonna Tarkhova, retired from the Russian State Military Archive, presents her talk titled 'Akhmatova and Stalin.'

The article recounts the experiences of WWII veterans on VE Day's 75th anniversary. It highlights Gregory Melikian's key role in transmitting Germany's surrender message and features personal reflections from other veterans, altered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

96-year-old WWII veteran, Sgt. Gregory Melikian, joined a wreath-laying ceremony with President Trump to mark Victory in Europe Day despite COVID-19 risks. His participation underscored his commitment to commemorating the event, despite health risks noted by his family.

Jasenovac, a WWII death camp in the then Independent State of Croatia, remains a contentious issue in Serbia-Croatia relations. Despite being liberated 76 years ago, debates on the victim count continue, with estimates ranging from 80,000 to 100,000.