Associate Professor of History Yulian Wu has been awarded a fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study in the School of Historical Studies for the 2025-26 academic year. This prestigious membership allows for focused research and the free and open exchange of ideas among an international community of scholars at one of the foremost centers for intellectual inquiry.

During her stay, Wu will work on her research surrounding nephrite jade, the most coveted luxury mineral in Qing China (1644–1912), the last imperial dynasty in China.

“During my fellowship year at IAS, I plan to advance the research and writing of my book, Gemstones for Governance: The Jade Industry and the Construction of Empire in Early Modern China,” said Wu. “I am honored to be a fellow at IAS and I am grateful to the History Department at MSU for its support, which enables me to focus fully on research and writing.”