Welcome to the Center for African Studies!

Discover Africa

The Center for African Studies promotes Duquesne University's constructive engagement with Africa and the African diaspora through teaching, scholarship, and service. We strive to create and encourage opportunities to experience the many rich African traditions and cultures from interdisciplinary and multicultural perspectives.

Learning Outcomes

To create and promote interdisciplinary academic programs in African Studies and Global Health
To provide community engagement opportunities for faculty and students with Africa and the African diaspora
To encourage and support research opportunities in African Studies and Global Health
To engage the university community in critical discussions through invited speakers and other events on issues related to African Studies and Global Health
To facilitate, support, and coordinate agreements between Duquesne University and academic institutions in Africa and the African diaspora

Gerald Boodoo, Ph.D.

Dr. Boodoo is the Director of Duquesne's Center for African Studies. The Center of African Studies promotes Duquesne University's constructive engagement with Africa through teaching, scholarship and service. It strives to create and encourage opportunities to experience the many rich African traditions and cultures from interdisciplinary and multicultural perspectives.