Hands in a circle. Photo courtesy of the United Nations

Two boys going to school. Photo courtesy of Thomas Sly

Woman with neck extending rings. Photo courtesy of the United Nations

Boy with magazine. Photo courtesy of the United Nations

Smiling children on a dirt road. Photo courtesy of Leadership Beyond Boundaries

Boys standing outside. Photo courtesy of Daniel A'Vard

Children in classroom. Photo courtesy of BBC World Service

African woman with sweet potato. Photo courtesy of the Gates Foundation

Welcome!

Welcome to the African Studies Program at The Pennsylvania State University. Here you will find information about our faculty, programs of study, course offerings, and news about the changes within the Program and curriculum. African Studies is home to a diverse and very active Faculty who teach, conduct research, and publish in the areas of African history, politics, culture, economics, geography, linguistics, and health. Examples of the achievements of both the faculty and staff can be found within our website.