CAS Affiliates Featured in Fall 2026 Issue of Explore

The Fall 2026 issue of UF’s research magazine, Explore, highlights the work of two Center for African Studies affiliates. In “Harvesting Solutions,” Sarah McKune (Environmental and Global Health) and Adegbola Adesogan (Animal Sciences) are featured for their research and contributions to addressing global challenges through innovative agricultural and health solutions.

Africa Eats: What a Room Full of Language Learners Proved This Spring

On April 17, Africa Eats served as a semester-ending showcase organized by John Muchira, Coordinator of the Center for African Studies African Language Program. This event brought together African language students, their friends, faculty, and language instructors for an afternoon of performance, food, and conversation.

Fatimah Tuggar Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2026-27

Congratulations to Dr. Adrienne Strong, Associate Professor of Anthropology, on receiving the 2025–26 Faculty Advising/Mentor of the Year Award in recognition of her outstanding dedication to student mentorship.

UF announces university-wide teaching and advising winners

Congratulations to Dr. Adrienne Strong, Associate Professor of Anthropology, on receiving the 2025–26 Faculty Advising/Mentor of the Year Award in recognition of her outstanding dedication to student mentorship.

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.

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