Africana Studies News & Events
Kent State Professor’s Policy Brief on Africa’s Development Recognized by the Office of Ghana’s President
March 13, 2026
A policy article co-authored by a Kent State University professor has drawn international attention — including an official repost by the Office of…
Read More »
Kent State Students Experience Medical World Up Close at NEOMED’s MEDCAMP Program
Sept. 11, 2024
Each summer, the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) hosts MEDCAMP, a transformative three-day program designed to stimulate the interest of students in basic sciences and the field of medicine. This year, the program selected…
Read More »
Ohio Legislature Celebrates Kent State South African Exchange Students
Dec. 13, 2023
A group of Kent State University exchange students from the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa, were welcomed by the Ohio legislature on a recent visit to Columbus.
Read More »
South African Students Embraced by Their 'Cousins' Upon Arrival at Kent State
Dec. 1, 2023
Sounds of joyful singing could be heard coming from Oscar Ritchie Hall, when a group of nine students and their professor from the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa, were welcomed to Kent State University as part of an exchange program sponsored by the…
Read More »
MEDCAMP Provides Transformative Experience for Kent State Students
Sept. 5, 2023
Every year, the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) organizes an impactful three-day program known as MEDCAMP, aimed at nurturing young minds interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. This year, thanks to a new scholarship…
Read More »
Summer Study Abroad: Exploring Racial Histories of the United States and South Africa
Aug. 25, 2023
Racial discrimination and segregation have left indelible marks on the histories of both the United States and South Africa. These legacies have shaped societies and continue to influence contemporary conversations on equality, justice, and progress. Despite significant strides…
Read More »
Kent State Africana Studies Professor Appointed Non-Resident Fellow of Nkafu Policy Institute
Sept. 13, 2022
The Nkafu Policy Institute recently appointed Ghana native Felix Kumah-Abiwu, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Africana Studies at Kent State University, one of its Non-Resident Fellows in Governance & Democracy.
Read More »
Remembering Edward Crosby: Leader, Advocate and Dedicated Professor
March 11, 2021
The Kent State community celebrates the life of Professor Emeritus Edward W. Crosby, Ph.D., known as the “father of Black History Month,” as his work in founding the Institute of African-American Affairs at Kent State and his contribution to the success of thousands of students…
Read More »Six in the Rain
Oct. 17, 2018
The Pan-African Theatre Ensemble will hold a reading of Malcauchon, or Six in the Rain written by Derek Walcott, directed by D. Amy-Rose Forbes-Erickson in the African Community Theatre. This reading will be performed by the Caribbean Theatre class Thursday,…
Read More »DPAS Newsletter Fall 2018 October
Aug. 13, 2018
Learn more about upcoming and previous events, faculty research and publication updates, and ways you can get involved by downloading the latest version of the DPAS Newsletter. This publication will be available semi-monthly.
Read More »