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.
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University of Florida’s African Studies Faculty and Students Make a Splash at ASA 2025
The strength and quality of UF African Studies was on full display at the 68th annual meeting of the African Studies Association, held in Atlanta from November 20th-22nd, 2025. Just under ...
Celebrating International Education Week with CAS
During this year’s International Education Week, the Center for African Studies (CAS) partnered with the UF International Center (UFIC) and other campus organizations to celebrate the richness of global learning ...
CAS Annual Fall Party 2025
As we approach the holiday season, we’re taking a moment to look back at our Fall Party 2025. It turned out to be one of our most memorable yet. This ...

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African Studies Faculty and Students Make a Splash at ASA 2025