Nursing student Mostapha Aghamoosa hosts a panel discussion about protests in Iran.

24 Feb 2023

Speakers with ties to Iran spur discussion about protest movement

posted in: Intercultural Student Affairs, School of Nursing, University news, Women and Gender Studies Program |

A Nursing student was so bothered by the treatment of protesters in Iran that he organized a panel discussion to make the campus community more aware of the situation.

Written on the door to Professor Mehrdaad Ghorashi's office is the slogan of Iranian protesters, "Woman, Life, Freedom."

10 Jan 2023

Q&A with Professor Mehrdaad Ghorashi about mass protests across Iran

posted in: Department of Engineering, University news |

As a native Iranian, Professor Mehrdaad Ghorashi shares his personal insights on the crackdown against human rights protesters in his former home country.

Dr. Mehrdaad Ghorashi stands beside a mechanical clock built by one of his students.

10 Jan 2023

‘Woman, Life, Freedom’: Professor stands in solidarity with Iranian protesters

posted in: Department of Engineering, Faculty Senate, University news |

The current wave of protests in Iran and the harsh treatment of protesters hit close to home for Mechanical Engineering professor and native Iranian, Dr. Mehrdaad Ghorashi.