Bio Yinka Ajibola is a Ph.D. candidate at the Information School with a minor in African Studies. He earned his undergraduate degree in International Studies and Economics from Iowa, a Master’s degree in Political Science …
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Apply: French-Speaking Research Assistant Student Hourly Position
Application deadline is October 01, 2025 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time Dr. Leigh Senderowicz and Dr. Rachel Hodapp, of the Collaborative for Reproductive Equity, are excited to announce a French-Speaking Research Assistant Student Hourly Position. We …
Apply: Assistant Professor – History, Department of History, Creighton University
Application is open until filled The department of History at Creighton University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor specializing in the GLOBAL SOUTH, with particular interest in Africa and/or Asia. We seek individuals …
Apply: $7,500 Ambassador John E Lange Scholarship for Study Abroad in Africa
$7,500 Ambassador John E Lange Scholarship for Study Abroad in Africa The application deadline is on Monday, September 29, 2025 Apply through the Wisconsin Scholarship Wish Hub by clicking here This scholarship is intended to …
Summer 2025 Course Spotlight : AFRICAN 210 “The African Storyteller”
AFRICAN 210 : The African Storyteller Instructor: Oluwadamilola Ogunmuko & Nneoma Onwuegbuchi Requisites: None Credits: 3.00 credits Level: Elementary Modes of instruction: Online
Fall 2025 Course Spotlight: FRENCH / GEN&WS 285 “Rebellious Women from the Global South”
FRENCH / GEN&WS 285 : Rebellious Women from the Global South Instructor: Nevine El Nossery Requisites: None Credits: 3.00-4.00 credits Level: Elementary Modes of instruction: In-person
FLAS Fellowship recipient story: Tumi’s journey to learning Yoruba
What inspired you to apply for the FLAS fellowship and study Yoruba? As a Yoruba native who did not grow up around the language, I have longed to learn my native language and develop fluency …
Lauren Blough’s journey to auditing African Studies classes in UW
Could you share more about your educational and professional background and how it shaped your interest in ethnic studies? I think my real education started after I finished graduate school and earned my master’s in …
Africa Forward Initiative – Hezouwe Walada
1. What inspired you to start the Africa Forward Initiative, and why did you choose entrepreneurship as the path to ending poverty? My inspiration began with my efforts to improve the healthcare system in my …
Welcoming Prof. Marah Curtis to Our African Studies Community
“My research to date has focused on how differences in housing conditions, benefit policies and contextual factors affect the health and well-being of families in the United States. This focus on housing is grounded …