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Embracing Africa— Locally Rooted, Globally Connected

The Center for African Studies strives to provide a rich learning environment that facilitates a comprehensive and critical understanding of the continent to help students grasp Africa's internal dynamics and evolving place on the international stage. About us »

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For Students

Certificates in African Studies give students from any and all disciplines documented expertise in a field of area studies.

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For Faculty

See our various internal and external resources available for faculty to support their scholarship and research activities.

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The Center for African Studies offers a wide-range of services for academic and cultural support in the area schools.

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Building Expertise in Teaching Africa: Decolonizing, Infusing, & Reflecting Seminar

Register for a full-day faculty professional development on Friday, October 16, 9 AM - 4 PM, at 5601 Posvar Hall. Led by Pitt faculty fresh off a Fulbright-Hays trip to Senegal, the day includes sessions, lunch, and a film screening. See full program.

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Nervous Conditions of the Educated Class: A.J. Ahmed and African Intellectuals

Join us on Tuesday, October 20, from 12 to 1:30 PM, at 4130 Posvar Hall and on Zoom. Ghirmai Negash, Ph.D., Samuel and Susan Crowl Professor of Literature at Ohio University, will present "Nervous Conditions of the Educated Class: A.J. Ahmed and African Intellectuals," examining the intellectual and psychological pressures shaping African scholarly and literary production. Please register to receive the Zoom link.

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Do you need support from the Center for African Studies for your event? Submit your request! Or are you a faculty member whose work and interests are Africa-related? Register to be a CAS-affiliated faculty member. Questions? Don't hesitate to contact us at AfricanStudies@pitt.edu.

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