Africana Studies celebrates students and faculty at the annual Molette Dinner

July 30, 2026

The Africana Studies Institute held its annual Drs. Barbara and Carlton Molette Scholarship and Award dinner on April 9, 2026. This year’s speakers were UConn alum Mia Miller and Wiley Dawson, Assistant Director of the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills. This year, we awarded four students. The Community Engagement Award was presented to Anastasia Charles. The Excellence in the Africana Studies Minor Award was presented to Karizma McCardell. A newly established award, the Theresa Gyamfuah Award, was presented to John Asobayire.  Myeisa Barnill received the Drs. Barbara and Carlton Molette Award. Congratulations to all the 2026 winners! To learn more about annual student awards and to donate, please visit our awards page.

Myeisa Barnhill holding Molette Award
Myeisa Barnhill, 2026 recipient of the Drs. Barbara and Carlton Molette Scholarship Award
Anna Charles holding a certificate
Anna Charles, recipient of the 2026 Africana Studies Community Engagement Award
Karizma McCardell holding certificate
Karizma McCardell, recipient of the Excellence in Africana Studies Award

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