Assistant Professor Matthew Brown‘s essay, “Nollywood Comedies and Visa Lotteries: Welfare States, Borders, and Migration as Random Invitation” was recently published in African Migration Narratives. The collection of essays, “Examines the representations of migration in …
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Futuring Africa: ACSSA Call for Papers
African Cultural Studies Students Association Call for Papers: Due January 31, 2019 Day-Long Conference: April 11, 2019 What do you envision when prompted to imagine “the future” of Africa? Is the future tomorrow, next year …
2018 Brittle Paper Awards Announced
The shortlists for the 2018 Brittle Paper Awards have been announced. The award was established in 2017 to recognize the finest, original pieces of writing by Africans published online. The 31 shortlisted pieces reflect the …
Kivuti enters Ph.D. program in Curriculum & Instruction
Serah Kivuti, who earned her MA in African Cultural Studies in Spring 2017, will enter the doctoral program in Curriculum and Instruction at UW-Madison in Spring 2019. Congratulations, Serah!
African Cultural Studies is Hiring
Professor of Gender & Sexuality in African Cultural Studies The Department of African Cultural Studies (ACS) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for an open-rank position in gender and sexuality, with a preference for …
Max Bobholz: Our Newest Major Makes the News
Brand New Badger: Incoming freshman started a flourishing charity — at age 12
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Muezzin joins Notre Dame
ACS alum Ahmad Muezzin (MA, African Languages and Literature, 2016) has begun a new position at the University of Notre Dame. Muezzin is serving as a visiting assistant professional specialist of Arabic, teaching Arabic media …
Kathryn Mara Named Kohler Fellow @WID
Ph.D student Kathryn Mara was selected to participate in the Marie Christine Kohler Fellows @ WID. Fellows are expected to spend time at the institute and to develop and maintain mechanisms for ensuring meaningful intellectual discussions …
Jadaliyya Interviews Associate Professor Samuel England
Learn more about Associate Professor Samuel England's new book and his research interests! Jadaliyya was founded by academic experts on the Mideast with the goal of reaching audiences beyond the academy. It was founded and is …