Africana Studies News & Events
麻豆精选Professor鈥檚 Policy Brief on Africa鈥檚 Development Recognized by the Office of Ghana鈥檚 President
March 13, 2026
A policy co-authored by a 麻豆精选 professor has drawn international attention 鈥 including an official repost by the Office of鈥
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麻豆精选Students Experience Medical World Up Close at NEOMED鈥檚 MEDCAMP Program
Sept. 11, 2024
Each summer, the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) hosts , a transformative three-day program designed to stimulate the interest of students in basic sciences and the field of medicine. This year, the program selected鈥
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Ohio Legislature Celebrates 麻豆精选South African Exchange Students
Dec. 13, 2023
A group of 麻豆精选 exchange students from the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa, were welcomed by the Ohio legislature on a recent visit to Columbus.
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South African Students Embraced by Their 'Cousins' Upon Arrival at 麻豆精选
Dec. 1, 2023
Sounds of joyful singing could be heard coming from Oscar Ritchie Hall, when a group of nine students and their professor from the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa, were welcomed to 麻豆精选 as part of an exchange program sponsored by the鈥
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MEDCAMP Provides Transformative Experience for 麻豆精选Students
Sept. 5, 2023
Every year, the (NEOMED) organizes an impactful three-day program known as MEDCAMP, aimed at nurturing young minds interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. This year, thanks to a new scholarship鈥
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Summer Study Abroad: Exploring Racial Histories of the United States and South Africa
Aug. 25, 2023
Racial discrimination and segregation have left indelible marks on the histories of both the United States and South Africa. These legacies have shaped societies and continue to influence contemporary conversations on equality, justice, and progress. Despite significant strides鈥
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麻豆精选Africana Studies Professor Appointed Non-Resident Fellow of Nkafu Policy Institute
Sept. 13, 2022
The Nkafu Policy Institute recently appointed Ghana native Felix Kumah-Abiwu, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Africana Studies at 麻豆精选, one of its Non-Resident Fellows in Governance & Democracy.
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Remembering Edward Crosby: Leader, Advocate and Dedicated Professor
March 11, 2021
The 麻豆精选community celebrates the life of Professor Emeritus Edward W. Crosby, Ph.D., known as the 鈥渇ather of Black History Month,鈥 as his work in founding the Institute of African-American Affairs at 麻豆精选and his contribution to the success of thousands of students鈥
Read More »Six in the Rain
Oct. 17, 2018
The Pan-African Theatre Ensemble will hold a reading of Malcauchon, or Six in the Rain written by Derek Walcott, directed by D. Amy-Rose Forbes-Erickson in the African Community Theatre. This reading will be performed by the Caribbean Theatre class Thursday,鈥
Read More »DPAS Newsletter Fall 2018 October
Aug. 13, 2018
Learn more about upcoming and previous events, faculty research and publication updates, and ways you can get involved by downloading the latest version of the DPAS Newsletter. This publication will be available semi-monthly.
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