African Cultural Studies graduate students Nneoma Onwuegbuchi and Omotola Okunlola were each recently awarded the African Studies Program Research Award, which supports graduate student research or creative/artistic endeavors related to the study of Africa …
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Olivia Ligman awarded Richard Ralph Winter Phoenix Rising Humanitarian scholarship
Junior African Cultural Studies major Olivia Ligman was recently awarded the Richard Ralph Winter Phoenix Rising Humanitarian scholarship, a one-time award that recognizes humanitarian achievement and service, encourages excellence and commitment in the application of …
Harry Kiiru awarded IRIS Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork Award, BLAC Foundation supplement, and Michigan State University Libraries Visiting Scholar award
African Cultural Studies Ph.D. student Harry Kiiru was recently awarded an IRIS Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork Award in addition to a BLAC Foundation supplemental award. He was also selected for the Michigan State University Libraries …
Xi (Titilayo) Jin and Rachel Maina welcomed into Ph.D. program
The department is delighted to welcome two new Ph.D. students into the program. Xi (Titilayo) Jin and Rachel Maina have both successfully completed their Qualifying Papers and been admitted into the Ph.D. program. Congratulations, Titi …
Jibril Gabid awarded Aliko Songolo Summer Research Award
Congratulations to African Cultural Studies Ph.D. student Jibril Gabid, the inaugural winner of the Aliko Songolo Summer Research Award! The award, created in honor of Emeritus Professor Aliko Songolo for his many years of dedicated …
Theophilus Okunlola and Nneoma Onyinye Onwuegbuchi awarded Ebrahim Hussein Fellowship
Ph.D. students Theophilus Okunlola and Nneoma Onyinye Onwuegbuchi have both been selected as recipients of the Ebrahim Hussein Fellowship. Theophilus Okunlola, a doctoral candidate in the Department of English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, …
Now Hiring: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in African Cultural Studies
The Department of African Cultural Studies seeks a postdoctoral fellow for academic year 2023-2024 to pursue research in African Cultural Studies with a focus on francophone West Africa, the Maghreb, and/or Caribbean. Learn more here …
2023 Annual Alumni Newsletter
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Ainehi Edoro awarded Mellon-Morgridge Professorship and Vilas Early Career Professorship
Ainehi Edoro has been awarded a prestigious Mellon-Morgridge Professorship and selected for a Vilas Early Career Professorship for 2022-2025. As a Mellon-Morgridge Professor, Ainehi will be supported in redirecting a portion of her time and …
Vincent Ogoti accepts Assistant Professor position at Clemson University
Vincent Ogoti has accepted a position as Assistant Professor of English and Global Black Studies at Clemson University. Congratulations on this wonderful achievement, Vincent! 🎉