Emory African Studies

The Institute of African Studies is dedicated to building a strong, vibrant community of scholars, teachers and students of Africa and the African diaspora.

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Recently, Corrine Kratz, Director of the African Critical Inquiry Program at Emory shared news of the 2026 ACIP Workshop, “Revisiting and Reimagining Imvo Zabantsundu,” held at the University of Cape Town.

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Students, as you prepare your course schedules for Fall 2026 consider taking AFS 389, the Black Power Republic: Liberia.

See the attached flyer for more information.

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The IAS is proud to announce that graduate student, Ololade Faniyi has been awarded a 2026 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship. Generously supported by the Mellon Foundation and administered by the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS).

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Students, as you prepare your course schedules for Fall 2026 consider taking AFS 263, Introduction to African Studies.

See the attached flyer for more information.

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Big congratulations to all of this year’s graduating seniors!

A special shoutout to one outstanding graduate, Rahima Mumed, who chose to minor in African Studies. It’s been a privilege to be part of her academic journey, and we can’t wait to see where her talents take her next.

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Join us in congratulating Dr. Senait Kebede on being nominated for the Outstanding Medical Personnel Award at the 2026 African Awards.
This recognition is a powerful testament to her unwavering dedication, compassion, and commitment to excellence in healthcare.

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Last Friday, the Hatchery at Emory Point ,alongside Risky Etika, hosted “African Art History | Past – Present – Future,” a workshop bringing together graduate students to reflect on the field’s evolution and future directions.

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Congratulations again to the IAS Community Award winners, Eryka Ogwo and Rahima Mumed! ���

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Congratulations to our 13 undergraduate students took center stage today at the annual African Studies Symposium, presenting original research that highlighted the depth, diversity, and global relevance of their work.

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Join us for the African Informal Dance Showing as students from Emory University bring a semester of movement, culture, and expression to the stage. From traditional influences to contemporary interpretations, this showcase celebrates the richness and diversity of African dance!

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We are pleased to announce the 2026 IAS Community Award winners!

Rahima Mumed and Eryka Ogwo were chosen by IAS faculty in recognition of their strong commitment and dedication to the institute.

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Thank you to all the admitted students and families who joined us for the recent Preview Day Expo!

It was a pleasure welcoming you to campus and sharing a glimpse of the community, opportunities, and experiences that await you.

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Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for an evening of wellness, relaxation, and art at the planetarium!

We truly appreciate you taking the time to be there, and we hope the experience was both restorative and fun. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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NEW LOCATION _The AFS Undergraduate Research Symposium will now be held in PAIS 290 on Friday, April 17 at 11:30am.

We hope to see you there!
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Thank you to Dr. Burrows for his engaging talk. We appreciate your time and, we are grateful to learn from your experience.

Thank you also to Dr. Zehyoue for coordinating yesterday's event.

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With the help of our extremely generous donors, the Institute of African Studies reached our fundraising goal.

We are grateful for the financial support and for those who support in non-financial ways by volunteering and engaging with the Institute of African Studies.

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Thank you to all the students who stopped by the African Studies table @emoryuww.

Congratulations to the raffle winners listed in this post!

A big thanks to @jariatouuu.d for helping out!
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Thank you to all who stopped by the IAS table today during Wonderful Wednesday!

The raffle winners will be contacted and announced on social media tomorrow.

Thank you to @rahimamumed for all your help! 😊

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Grateful to our incredible alumni panel for sharing their experiences and insights! Your stories about how faculty, AFS courses and study abroad opportunities shaped your academic journey were truly inspiring.

We appreciate your time!
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Thank you to all who joined last Friday's seminar. We had the privilege of hosting Prof. Alex Fyfe, @ugaenglish. Dr. Fyfe presented his forthcoming book, Writing the noncolonial Self, @uvapress. Angelica Johnson, @emoryenglishdept, delivered brilliant comments about the book.