Welcome to the Center for African Studies

The Center’s mission is to promote and facilitate teaching, research, and scholarship on Africa in all the disciplines at the University of Florida, with emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa. The Center also disseminates knowledge about Africa to the wider community through its interactions with and outreach programs to schools, colleges, other universities, academic and professional organizations, community groups, and businesses. The Center is committed to sustaining contacts and interactive linkages with individuals and institutions on the African continent and worldwide.
Make a Gift to CAS Learn More

Upcoming Events

In the News

52nd Annual African Student Union Pageant Celebrates African Culture Wealth and Heritage
On November 16th, the African Student Union (ASU) hosted its 52nd Annual Pageant, African Riches: Finding the Next Diamond. This celebration of Africa and the African diaspora provided a platform ...
CAS Interdisciplinary Graduate Workshop: The Environment in Africa
The Center for African Studies recently hosted its first interdisciplinary graduate workshop “The Environment in Africa,” that invited graduate researchers, faculty, and attendees to explore critical environmental issues across the ...
30th Annual International Student Achievement Awards
The 30th Annual International Student Achievement Awards recognized the outstanding contributions of our international student community. The event started with an opening and welcome by Dr. Marta L. Wayne, the ...

View this profile on Instagram

UF Center for African Studies (@africa_uf) • Instagram photos and videos

Stay
informed!

Subscribe to the Newsletter

Center for African Studies

SERSAS 2025

Health in Africa

Meet Our 3 Winners!

Welcome to the Center for African Studies

Want to study an African Language?

Graduate with a Minor in African Studies

Funding Opportunities for your Academic Journey