Congratulations to the 2026 Kristin Mann Prize Winner, Abiodun Ademiluwa

The Institute for African Studies recently hosted its annual Graduate Student Symposium, bringing together twelve doctoral researchers from across the humanities to present their work to IAS faculty, students, and staff. Representing a rich range of disciplines, English, French, History, Art History, Religion, and African American Studies, the participants offered a window into the breadth Read More …

Dr. Susan Elizabeth Gagliardi Attends a Digital Humanities and AI in African Studies Workshop

We’re proud to highlight Dr. Susan Elizabeth Gagliardi, Professor of Art History and member of the IAS Executive and Wellness Committees. Dr. Susan Elizabeth’s work explores art, power, and knowledge production in West Africa, with research spanning digital humanities, spatial art history, museums, and mapping. She is the author of Seeing the Unseen: Arts of Read More …