A professor teaches a class for Pan African Studies.

Undergraduate Program in Pan-African Studies

Minor in Pan-African Studies

The Pan-African Studies program offers events, courses, and a minor, 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 minor 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.

  • 23 March 2023

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.

  • 15 March 2023

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.

  • 13 March 2023

Pan-African Studies Courses for Fall 2021

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

  • 08 March 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. 

  • 25 February 2021

Events

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