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

Award winning American author, journalist, and lecturer Adam Hochschild spoke to UW students and faculty on November 9th at Smith Hall. His best-known works include King Leopold’s Ghost, To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914–1918, Bury the Chains, The Mirror at Midnight, and The Unquiet Ghost.

Jackson School Assistant Director for African Studies and Latin America & Caribbean Studies Monica Rojas-Stewart received the annual Jackson School Student Association Student Service Award in recognition of her outstanding service to students. In addition, Excelencia Tumi USA, a Peruvian organization in the U.S., has awarded Dr. Rojas-Stewart with the 2016 “Professional of the Year for

Join African Studies program Chair Ben Gardner for a discussion and signing of his new book ‘Selling the Serengeti: The Cultural Politics of Safari Tourism‘. Monday, February 22, 2016 7:00 PM University Book Store – 4326 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 Situating safari tourism within the discourses and practices of development, Selling the Serengeti examines

On this exploration seminar students will learn firsthand about ecotourism and its role in development, conservation and land rights. Students will work directly with grassroots activists and Maasai secondary school students to learn about community conservation in the Serengeti region of Tanzania. Contact Program Directors, Benjamin Gardner or Ron Krabill. Application deadline is February 26