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Degree Program
Our interdisciplinary program in Black studies integrates the social sciences and humanities.
Careers & Outcomes
Black studies students pursue graduate studies and professional careers at prestigious institutions and organizations.
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We partner with numerous other institutes, departments, and centers from across the University.
Department News
Imagining a world without police
A new book by Philip V. McHarris envisions a future where safety is not synonymous with policing, but rather prevention.
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Announcement
Steadman Family Award for Innovative Research
The department is excited to share that FDI Postdoctoral Fellow Alex Thomas was awarded the Steadman Family Award for Innovative Research! Congratulations on this achievement Alex!
Department of Black Studies
New Faculty 2024-2025
The Department of Black Studies welcomes the following new faculty for the 2024-25 academic year:
- Jordache Ellapen, associate professor
- Karma Frierson, assistant professor
- Stefanie K. Dunning, professor and director of the Susan B. Anthony Institute
In addition, we welcome additional core faculty members:
- Jeffrey Q. McCune, chair
- Cilas Kemedjio, professor
- Jordan Ealey, assistant professor
- Matthew Omelsky, associate professor and director of undergraduate studies
- Philip V. McHarris, assistant professor
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