OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The African American Studies and Research Program (AASRP) at An academic unit of the College of Arts and Sciences. The Program seeks to promote the interest and knowledge of the African diaspora experience through quality teaching and research. Undergraduate and graduate courses affiliated with the program are listed each fall and spring semester in the University schedule of classes.

FROM THE DIRECTOR

As we begin another academic year, I am excited about the activities, proposed changes, and vision for the Program. A steering committee will be reviewing the undergraduate and graduate curriculum to explore opportunities for change and growth. Over the years, I have focused on building a diverse curriculum in collaboration with departments across the University of Kentucky campus. While most of our courses are based in the College of Arts and Sciences, we now have cross-listed courses with the College of Education, the College of Fine Arts, and the College of Social Work. The current expansion of the Program is gaining increasing attention from graduate students majoring in various fields with a desire to specialize in an area of African American Studies. It is my desire to formalize this increasing interest by pursuing the possibility of creating a graduate certificate in African American Studies. This initiative, once it is completed, will definitely be a significant advancement in the growth of the Program. read on...

CURRENT NEWS

AASRP begins new series called "Dialogues on Race": A series of discussions designed to explore provocative and controversial issues critical to the African American community. dates and info...

Fall 2003 Semester Course Offerings: See what AAS courses are offered this Fall. more info...

Become an Affiliated Faculty or Graduate Student Associate: There are rewards in becoming an affiliated faculty or graduate student associate with our Program. apply....

Charles H. Wesley Prize: Students please submit your research papers to AASRP throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. more info...

Writing and Research Assistant Program (WRAP): for undergraduate and graduate students working on topics which examine the black experience. read on...

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Carter G. Woodson Lecture Series: The dates for the Carter G. Woodson Lecture Series are now posted. dates and info...