Discover Africa

The Center of African Studies promotes Duquesne University's constructive engagement with Africa and the African diaspora through teaching, scholarship, and service. We strive to create and encourage opportunities to experience the many rich African traditions and cultures from interdisciplinary and multicultural perspectives.

Learning Outcomes

  • To create and promote interdisciplinary academic programs in African Studies and Global Health
  • To provide community engagement opportunities for faculty and students with Africa and the African diaspora
  • To encourage and support research opportunities in African Studies and Global Health
  • To engage the university community in critical discussions through invited speakers and other events on issues related to African Studies and Global Health
  • To facilitate, support, and coordinate agreements between Duquesne University and academic institutions in Africa and the African diaspora

Featured content

Dr. Gerald Boodoo

Dr. Boodoo is the Director of Duquesne's Center for African Studies. The Center of African Studies promotes Duquesne University's constructive engagement with Africa through teaching, scholarship and service. It strives to create and encourage opportunities to experience the many rich African traditions and cultures from interdisciplinary and multicultural perspectives.

Advisory Board

Dr. Jordan Covvey

Dr. Jordan Covvey

Pharmacy Administration, School of Pharmacy

Dr. Joseph Sheehan

Dr. Joseph Sheehan

Musicianship, Mary Pappert School of Music

Dr. Bridget Calhoun

Dr. Bridget Calhoun

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research and Associate Professor, Department of Physician Assistant Studies, Rangos School of Health Sciences

Dr. Akwasi Opoku-Dakwa

Dr. Akwasi Opoku-Dakwa

Management, Palumbo Donahue School of Business

Dr. David Kahler

Dr. David Kahler

Center for Environmental Research and Education, Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Dr. Kristine L. Blair

Dr. Kristine L. Blair

Dean, McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts, ex officio

Dr. Peter Osuji

Dr. Peter Osuji

Center for Healthcare Ethics, McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts

Ted Bergfelt

Ted Bergfelt

Reference and Instruction Librarian, University Library

Dr. Rachel Ayieko

Dr. Rachel Ayieko

Department of Instruction & Leadership in Education, School of Education

Dr. Khlood Salman

Dr. Khlood Salman

School of Nursing


There are no upcoming events to display for this calendar.

Contact Us

Center for African Studies

Follow Us!


Academic Affairs Policy Statement