Africana Studies News & Events
91心頭利 Professors Policy Brief on Africas Development Recognized by the Office of Ghanas President
March 13, 2026
A policy co-authored by a 91心頭利 University professor has drawn international attention including an official repost by the Office of
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91心頭利 Students Experience Medical World Up Close at NEOMEDs 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
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Ohio Legislature Celebrates 91心頭利 South African Exchange Students
Dec. 13, 2023
A group of 91心頭利 University 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 91心頭利
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 91心頭利 University as part of an exchange program sponsored by the
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MEDCAMP Provides Transformative Experience for 91心頭利 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
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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
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Africana Studies Professor Co-Authors Opinion Piece about VP Harris' recent visit to Africa
May 8, 2023
Talk about wearing many hats!
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Artists' Reception on Jan. 26 for Race and Democracy: A Photovoice Project
Jan. 23, 2023
On Thursday, January 26 the Growing Democracy Project will host an artists reception in the Uumbaji Gallery in Oscar Ritchie Hall at 91心頭利 University (Kent Campus) for the Photovoice Project on Race and Democracy in northeast Ohio. The event is free and open to the public
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91心頭利 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 91心頭利 University, one of its Non-Resident Fellows in Governance & Democracy.
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Recent books published by College of Arts and Sciences Faculty
Dec. 17, 2021
Have you ever wondered how Asian Americans helped win the Allied victory? What inspired Hemingways writings while in Paris? How has Wonder Woman impacted comics, feminism, and pop culture over the past 80 years? The diverse faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences have you
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