Emily Callaci is a historian of modern East Africa, and she is about to embark on a new project on the history of contraception in Africa. Callaci seeks a graduate student to help conduct preliminary …
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A Founders’ Day Reflection
The University of Wisconsin-Madison held its first classes 168 years ago this week. As we celebrate Founders’ Day, the African Studies Program looks back on a history of excellence at UW-Madison. Back to our roots …
Position opening for Assistant Dean of Students and Director of International Student Services
Candidates with a masters degree and at least six years of experience in higher education international student services should consider applying for the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of International Student Services (ISS) position. …
King-Morgridge Scholars Program seeks program coordinator
Chancellor Rebecca Blank recently announced the launch of the King-Morgridge Scholars Program. Designed to enable students from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and South Asia to study global poverty and international development at …
Civil Society Scholar Awards support students from thirteen African countries
The Open Society Foundations present an exciting opportunity for international students looking to complete socially engaged research in their home country or region. Civil Society Scholar Awards (CSSA) support fieldwork, library research, curriculum development, and …
Spend your summer learning with African Studies
Although the frigid weather makes summer feel an eternity away, it’s time to start planning for the warmer months. The African Studies Program has a multitude of ways to take your study of Africa to …
APTLII program offers language immersion for students, professionals
This summer, broaden your language skills through the UW-Madison Arabic, Persian, and Turkish Language Immersion Institute (APTLII). APTLII is a residential summer language immersion program for undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals. Courses are offered for …
First cohort of King-Morgridge scholars to study global poverty, development at UW-Madison
The start of the semester brings a new opportunity for prospective international students. On Thursday, Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced the launch of the King-Morgridge Scholars Program. The program will provide four-year scholarships that will enable …
African Studies affiliate named nation’s third most influential “edu-scholar”
Gloria Ladson-Billings can add another honor to an impressive resume. Last week, the UW professor was ranked number three on a list of the nation’s most influential education scholars. The rankings were published by Education …
Madison College showcases African artwork
Gallery 211 and Gallery at Truax at the Madison Area Technical College are hosting a dual exhibition of African art to be held January 10 – February 9, 2017 (Gallery at Truax) and January 10 …