Linda Haverty Rugg Receives Swedish Academy Prize for the Introduction of Swedish Culture Abroad

December 21, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Linda Haverty Rugg, professor in UC Berkeley's Scandinavian Department, has been named co-recipient of this year's prestigious Prize for the Introduction of Swedish Culture Abroad, awarded by the Swedish Academy—the institution responsible for the Nobel Prizes.

Linda shares this honor with Judit Kertesz of Hungary. Her contributions include acclaimed translations of works by Ingmar Bergman, Sven Lindqvist, and Richard Swartz, as well as her authorship of Picturing Ourselves: Photography and Autobiography and Self-Projection: The Director’s Image in Art Cinema. In addition to her scholarly achievements, Linda has actively promoted Swedish culture through interviews with prominent Swedish filmmakers and authors.

This award, established in 1992, recognizes individuals and organizations who advance Swedish language and literature worldwide. Please join us in celebrating Linda Haverty Rugg for this remarkable achievement!