Institute of African Studies News

The IAS is pleased to announce that Emory graduate student Lyna Ami Ali has earned an Honorable Mention in the African Studies Association’s 2025 Graduate Student Paper Prize competition for her paper entitled “Co-opting the voices of our grandmothers: Frantz Fanon and the Algerian radio.”

Her work, drawn from the first chapter of her dissertation, compellingly examines how, according to Frantz Fanon’s analysis, radio broadcasting in Algeria engaged with the voices of women elders in the period of decolonization.

Congratulations to Lyna on this well-deserved recognition of her scholarship and contribution to African studies!

Emory’s Carlos Museum is set to host Insistent Presence: Contemporary African Art from the Chazen Collection, an exhibition curated by art graduate student, Margaret Nagawa. Slated to open in the 2025-26 academic year, this groundbreaking show will spotlight powerful, provocative works by African artists, including celebrated Ugandan sculptor Babirye. Nagawa’s curation promises an immersive journey through the diversity and dynamism of contemporary African art, offering visitors an inspiring glimpse into Africa’s cultural vitality and artistic expression. This exhibition is not to be missed for art enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike. Stay tuned for more information about this upcoming exhibition.

The Institute for African Studies (IAS) is excited to announce the renewal of its partnership with St. Lawrence University for the Kenya Semester Program (KSP).

As one of the longest-running U.S. study abroad programs in Africa, KSP has provided immersive cultural and academic experiences to nearly 2,300 students from over 40 universities. Known for its academic rigor and interdisciplinary approach, KSP will offer Emory students transformative experiences, complementing the university’s Senegal Study Abroad program.

Following the revision of the U.S. State Department’s Kenya Travel Advisory, Emory is reintroducing this program to enhance study abroad opportunities in Africa. This collaboration reflects Emory’s commitment to global engagement and enriching students’ understanding of Africa.

Stay tuned for more information about this wonderful opportunity.