We’re thrilled to share that since 2024, the Africana Studies Institute officially offers the African Minor, previously managed by the Individualized Major Program. This transition reflects our commitment to providing rich, interdisciplinary opportunities for students interested in African history, culture, and contemporary issues. This new development also means that students participating in Experiential Global Learning […]
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Trinity Stewart, 2025 Mellon Scholars Summer Intern
Trinity Stewart, an Africana Studies minor, was a participant in the Mellon Scholar Summer Internship and Workshop Program in African American History at the Library Company of Philadelphia. During her time at the internship, she developed her research skills and worked on an independent research project using the Library Company of Philadelphia’s African American History […]
Molette Dinner Awards 2025
The Africana Studies Institute held it’s annual Drs. Barbara and Carlton Molette Scholarship and Award dinner on April 10, 2025. This year’s speaker was Dr. Shayla C. Nunnally from the University of Tennessee- Knoxville. The Community Engagement Award was presented to Anastasia Charles. The Excellence in the Africana Studies Minor award was presented to Jewel […]
Students attend the NCOBPS
Four of Dr. Simien’s students, Anastasia Charles, Lizamishel Boateng, Demarques Stevens, and Tyler Fisher attended the 2025 National Conference of Black Political Scientists in New Orleans, Louisiana. They attended academic panels, met prominent figures in the field of Political Science, and talked to professionals and professors about research, law school, and careers in academia. Africana […]