UF’s Carter Conference brings leading researchers together to discuss water across Africa
The 41st Gwendolen M. Carter Conference convened interdisciplinary experts to examine African waters. Support from the UF Water Institute enabled participation from African scholars, enriching global and local perspectives.
African Studies Faculty and Students Make a Splash at ASA 2025
View the Diverse Scholarship on Africa Showcased at ASA
A Celebration of UF African History
The Center for African Studies and the Department of History came together to celebrate the retirement of Professor Emerita Nancy Rose Hunt with an evening of student scholarship, reflection, and gratitude
2026 Summer Travel Award Recipients- Poynor & Beilstein Burgess
The Center for African Studies and the Department of History came together to celebrate the retirement of Professor Emerita Nancy Rose Hunt with an evening of student scholarship, reflection, and gratitude
2026 Pre–dissertation Research Award Recipients
The Center for African Studies is proud to congratulate the recipients of the 2026 Pre–dissertation research award Recipients. We look forward to seeing the impact of their summer work.
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.
Student Research Journeys in Africa
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UF’s Carter Conference brings leading researchers together to discuss water across Africa
The 41st Gwendolen M. Carter Conference convened interdisciplinary experts to examine African waters. Support from the UF Water Institute enabled participation from African scholars, enriching global and local perspectives.
Closing the Gap Between Research and Real-World Policy
On Friday, March 27th, students and faculty gathered in Grinter Hall for From Research to Policy, a two-part event that moved from small-group student discussions to a closing faculty roundtable.
2026 Pre–dissertation Research Award Recipients
The Center for African Studies is proud to congratulate the recipients of the 2026 Pre–dissertation research award Recipients. We look forward to seeing the impact of their summer work.
2026 Summer Travel Award Recipients- Poynor & Beilstein Burgess
The Center for African Studies and the Department of History came together to celebrate the retirement of Professor Emerita Nancy Rose Hunt with an evening of student scholarship, reflection, and gratitude