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Undergraduate Program in Pan-African Studies

Pan-African Studies Certificate

The Pan-African Studies program offers events, courses, and a certificate, all of which focus on people of African descent throughout the world.

As our society becomes more multicultural and globalized, a knowledge of Pan-African Studies is a significant element of a well-rounded education.

This multidisciplinary minor helps students enrich their cross-cultural studies by heightening their awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity and expanding their knowledge of contributions by persons of African heritage.

The certificate in Pan-African Studies is a valuable asset in the increasingly diverse society and is attractive to employers and graduate schools alike.

News

Pan-African Studies Courses for Fall 2023

Eight courses for fall 2023 will include substantial content on people of African descent, including PNAF 131 Introduction to Pan-African Studies and ANTH 271 Cultural Area: Africa.

IUP Hosting Ambassador of Mali to Give Two Presentations, March 21–22

The Ambassador of Mali to the United States, Sekou Berthé, will give two presentations at IUP: "West and Central Africa at the Crossroads of Global Security Challenges" and "Economic Matters and Investment Opportunities in Mali, West Africa." Both events are free and open to the public.

IUP Hosting Ambassador of Mali for Presentation

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Pan-African Studies program is sponsoring a free public presentation by the Ambassador of Mali to the United States, Sekou Berthé, on March 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Jane Leonard Hall B-11. The presentation, “West and Central Africa at the Crossroads of Global Security Challenges,” is free and open to the community.

Pan-African Studies Courses for Fall 2021

Here are courses related to the Pan-African Studies program that will be offered in fall 2021.

Speaker to Discuss Effects of Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa

Brent McCusker, professor of geography at West Virginia University, will give a lecture titled “The Challenge of Climate Change in a Multi-shock World: Evidence from Niger, Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Malawi.” The presentation will take place on Zoom, Tuesday, March 9, 5:00–6:15 p.m. 

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