The Program of African Studies, part of the Office for Research at Northwestern University, is one of its many centers dedicated to conducting research with a global impact. Check out the Program of African Studies video, and read more about Northwestern's mission to pursue and generate research that transforms the world in an article by the Vice President for Research, Milan Mrksich.
PAS Youtube Channel
Parallel Perspectives is back with new episodes! Parallel Perspectives invite artists, curators, academics, and educators to discuss topics related to the art world in Africa, the diaspora and beyond.
Explore the PAS Youtube channel to watch video series on a variety of subjects, discussed by African Studies scholars from around the world.
Africanist Press Podcast
Northwestern History Alum and Africanist Press editor-in-Chief Chernoh Bah has a new podcast series. The "Africanist Press Podcast" can be accessed across streaming services like Spotify, Apple, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Radio Public, and other platforms.PAS winter/spring newsletter
Check out the Program of African Studies newsletter. This issue features PAS and ISITA news, alumni books, graduate student research and more.
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Events
Apr
30
2025
Swahili Language Table
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Evanston
Practice your Swahili skills at Swahili Table. Come for snacks and conversation at the Program of African Studies.
May
14
2025
Swahili Language Table
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Evanston
Practice your Swahili skills at Swahili Table. Come for snacks and conversation at the Program of African Studies.