UW Assistant Professor in French & Italian Studies Maya Smith published a fantastic article for Nerdist titled “Why Black Panther is Destined for Commercial Success,” touching on the Marvel Comics pop culture phenomenon Black Panther. She also met with Marcie Sillman and writer/podcast host Carvell Wallace to discuss the importance of the film in relation to the

Paul Farmer, Chief Strategist and Co-founder, Partners in Health, and Professor and Chair of Global Health & Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School visited the UW for a series of events on February 7 and 8, 2018. Events were sponsored by the African Studies Program and the Simpson Center for the Humanities. Medical anthropologist and physician Paul

The African Studies program was proud to host Dr. Sandra Frempong’s 2018 Let’s Explore Africa Quiz Competition for grade school students in Thomson Hall on January 20th. Below are some photos of the fun!

psu.jobs/job/72128 DIRECTOR OF THE AFRICAN STUDIES PROGRAM Date Closing: open until filled DESCRIPTION The Pennsylvania State University, College of the Liberal Arts, invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the African Studies Program. The position is to be filled at the rank of tenured Associate Professor or Professor, effective July 1, 2018.

We are sad to report that one of the two faculty members who founded the African Studies program at the University of Washington passed away July 14, 2017. Please, visit the Department of Anthropology website for a full story. In fall 2007 with the support of Professors Edgar Winans and Simon Ottenberg, the African Studies

Read our Annual Report for the year 2016-2017 here!

January 31, 2017  “on President Trump’s Executive Order banning entry of citizens from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen.”

On behalf of its members, the Board of Directors of the African Studies Association demands immediate reversal of the recent Executive Order barring citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen entry for 90 days into the United States; prohibiting all refugees from entering the United States for 120 days; and banning Syrian

Early this fall, 2016, Professors Ben Gardner and Ron Kabrill led a study abroad program in Tanzania with UW students. Here are some photos of this wonderful experience. Also, check our Study Abroad page to learn about the next trip in Tanzania and our other programs! See a recent article about the trip.

Dear Jackson School Community, As we come to terms with the results of the highly contentious election, I wanted to write to you to reaffirm that the Jackson School will always be an open and welcoming place for people of all backgrounds. University of Washington President Cauce, Provost Baldasty and other university leaders have posted