The Center for African Studies promotes Duquesne University's constructive engagement with Africa and African immigrant communities 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 African immigrant communities
- 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 African immigrant communities
Learning in Global Locations
“Being able to understand their healthcare system and how it’s organized, getting to know the different insights from the people there and the healthcare professionals really gave me a perspective on how our healthcare system in America differs from that in Costa Rica.”
"The cultural tradition I enjoyed most was seeing the generations of families and how they helped each other."
"I went in not knowing anyone on the trip and I met a lot of great friends. Everyone was really nice and we had such a great time for the two weeks we were there. I think you just have to go in and be open to meeting new people and learning a new culture."
“One of my favorite parts about the homestay was with my abuelo. We used to dance to music, and he would teach me what life was like without technology.”
Pharmacy Administration, School of Pharmacy Musicianship, Mary Pappert School of Music Management, Palumbo Donahue School of Business Center for Environmental Research and Education, Bayer School of Natural and Environmental
Sciences Dean, McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts, ex officio Center for Healthcare Ethics, McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts Reference and Instruction Librarian, University Library Department of Instruction & Leadership in Education, School of Education School of Nursing John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences
Advisory Board
Jordan Covvey, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
Joseph Sheehan, D.M.
Akwasi Opoku-Dakwa, Ph.D.
David Kahler, Ph.D.
Kristine L. Blair, Ph.D.
Peter Osuji, Ph.D.
Ted Bergfelt
Rachel Ayieko, Ph.D.
Amber Kolesar, Ph.D.
Adrian Wright-Fitzgerald, Ph.D.