Program in African Studies

Africa is the continent where our future will be determined. The continent boasts an abundance of both cultural and natural resources and is home to some of the fastest growing economies in the world, making Africa a fascinating place to study.

New Global Seminar in Mauritius invites students to engage with Africa

Princeton seniors Zacharaiah DeGiulio and Wilglory Tanjong were named co-winners of the African Studies Senior Thesis Prize. Senior Ifeyinwa Ikpeazu was named honorable mention.

Tuesday June 12

DeGiulio, Tanjong awarded African Studies Senior Thesis Prize; Ikpeazu awarded honorable mention

Princeton senior Ugonna Nwabueze, a first-generation Nigerian American, has undertaken two creative thesis projects — an original play and a production of the play “Eclipsed,” in which she played a leading role — to meet the requirements for her English major and certificates in African studies, African American studies and theater. Photo byDenise Applewhite, Office of Communications

Tuesday February 20

Senior thesis: Nwabueze’s African roots shape her path in theater

This year, PIIRS will launch four new Global Seminars — including “African Modernities: Culture, Politics and Citizenship” in Pamplemousses, Mauritius, with Simon Gikandi, the Robert Schirmer Professor of English.

Wednesday January 10

New Global Seminar in Mauritius invites students to engage with Africa

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Undergraduate students who participate in the certificate program.

Undergraduate Studies and Certificate Program

Students have an opportunity to learn more about the continent by taking courses toward a certificate, learning an African language or studying abroad.