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The Center for African Studies is an interdisciplinary institution that promotes research, teaching, and public awareness about Africa and African issues.

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July 16, 2025

Jul 16
Onja Razafindratsima’s “Zara Hay” Project Receives Mastercard Foundation Faculty Seed Grant for STEM Professional Development Workshops in Madagascar

June 10, 2025

Jun 10
Congratulations to our Rocca Fellows for Academic Year 25-26

June 2, 2025

Jun 02
Passing of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, African literary giant and UC Irvine Professor
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Rocca Fellows 2025-2026

Photo of the "Benin Bronze," an ivory pendant carved into the form of a royal African woman thought to be Queen Mother Idia from the Kingdom of Benin. Beside the image reads "Congratulations Rocca Fellows, Academic Year 2025-2026!"

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