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.

The African American Studies department at the University of Houston (AAS) offers a unique 15-week internship course during the fall semester, providing students with professional experience that complements their academic coursework.

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.