African American Studies is a distinct academic discipline that engages Africa-centered research and teaching through an interdisciplinary approach to scholarly inquiry. News & Events Alum Pursues Doctorate in Africology Alum Pursues Doctorate in Africology Crystal Edwards, an alumna of the African American Studies program, will join the incoming class of students accepted into the new doctoral program in africology at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee Study Abroad International Studies International Studies African American Studies at the University of Houston hosts an annual study abroad program to Ghana, West Africa with the University of Ghana, at Legon in the capital city of Accra.

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