News & Events

The Institute for African American Studies at UGA is involved in many exciting events throughout the year. See below for upcoming events and recent news.

Congratulations, 2025 Giles Award Winners!

The Institute for African American Studies is proud to announce the winners of the Lee Roy B. Giles Encouragement Award, established in 2010 by his wife, Dr. Freda Scott Giles, Professor Emeritus in the Institute.  The Award honors the legacy of Mr.
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Dr. Ed Pavlić’s Essay: "Anita Baker Introduced Us and Patrice Rushen Did the Rest" included in The Best American Essays 2024

New writing by Dr. Ed Pavlić, Distinguished Research Professor of English, African American Studies, and Creative Writing, has appeared recently in The Best American series for 2024.   
Mr. Diego Palko at CURO Symposium April 2024

AFAM Undergraduate Spotlight: Diego Palko reflects on his Spring 2024 CURO Presentation

IAAS major, Diego Palko, presented a poster in the 2024 Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO) Symposium, which highlights the work of UGA students and presents an opportunity for them to communicate their research to a broader community. Mr.
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Upcoming Events

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April IAAS Fellowship


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Holmes Hunter Academic Building 207 Classroom

2025 giles invite
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2025 Lee Roy B. Giles Encouragement Award Ceremony


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Tate Student Center Room 137

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Study within African American cultural history provides a basis for understanding political, social, and economic relations throughout human history.