Students
PUrsuing an africa-focused academic program
The Program of African Studies offers academic programming that supports Graduates and Undergraduates who are interested in the African continent by promoting interdisciplinary courses with Africa content, language training, seminars, and funding opportunities and by bringing students together with faculty and visiting scholars in a variety of different academic and cultural settings such as informal and formal lectures, conferences, workshops, research programs, and film screenings. Students in all fields are welcome to participate in the activities of the Program. It is intended to advance the training of Africa specialists at Northwestern and promote awareness of African realities in a wide context.