Yellowstone Times

Dalia Mogahed, a recognized author and research expert on Muslim communities, is set to present a talk at Montana State University on Thursday, April 3. The event, titled "Dialogue Across Differences: A Conversation with Dalia Mogahed," will commence at 6:30 p.m. in MSU’s Romney Hall, Room 306. The talk is free and open to the public.

Mogahed will explore her experiences that have guided her research endeavors, discuss the challenges faced by Muslim communities in the United States, and emphasize the role of sharing personal narratives in bridging societal divides. Her discussion will also focus on the importance of connection and hope, and on empowering students and community members to foster a better future.

Before this, Mogahed served on President Barack Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, offering advice on leveraging faith-based initiatives to address significant social issues. Her previous roles include director of research at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding in Washington, D.C., and executive director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies. The latter is a non-partisan research organization that provides insights and data on the perceptions of Muslims globally.

Mogahed has co-authored "Who Speaks for Islam?: What a Billion Muslims Really Think," a book grounded in six years of research and over 50,000 interviews across more than 35 predominantly Muslim countries.

This event is part of the MSU Honors Presents Lecture Series, with support from the Honors College and MSU Access and Success. Additional backing is provided by the Office of the Vice President for Student Success and the Office of Student Engagement.

For further details regarding the lecture, interested parties can reach out to Abby Rodi with Access and Success at 406–994–1040 or via email at abigail.rodi@montana.edu.