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AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

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August 5, 2025

African American Studies welcomes distinguished new faculty

Three scholars are joining the Department of African American Studies this fall, significantly expanding the relatively new department’s course offerings and research initiatives.

April 1, 2025

UH Celebrates First African American Studies Department Graduate

The University of Houston's African American Studies Department celebrated a milestone in May 2024 when Tre Blakes became the first student to receive a bachelor's degree since the program achieved departmental status.

April 1, 2025

AAS Emerge Leadership Academy Secures Mellon Foundation Funding

The University of Houston's African American Studies Department has transformed the educational landscape for Houston-area high school students through its Emerge Leadership Academy (ELA), now bolstered by a $10,000 Modern Language Association Pathways Step Grant supported by the Mellon Foundation.

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Houston, TX 77204-3047