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Why I Chose Africana Studies

My Africana Studies major required a lot of collaboration, discussion and communication. And the business I’m in now is really built on relationships, so those are skills I use every day.

Jeff Powell | B.A. Africana Studies 2013
Director, Economic Development and Research, Sun Corridor

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Africana Studies offers a broad understanding of the experiences of people of African descent.

Our courses help students build cultural awareness and use digital technologies to design solutions to challenges in fields such as law, medicine, education, and business.

Our students learn from faculty with research expertise in fields including history, literature, anthropology, African American Cinema, and theater. Following the College of Humanities’ commitment to diversity and inclusion, we encourage students from all backgrounds to advance the ideals of justice, compassion, and storytelling by investigating the experiences of Africana peoples.

Our multidisciplinary major, minors, and certificate immerse students in fields such as music, literature, dance, and history. By developing communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, students find their unique competitive advantage for today's global job market.

Aja, Africana Studies student

Meet Aja

Aja has an advantage as an Africana Studies and retailing double major, with the ability to become a cultural influencer and bridge the gap between companies and consumers.


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