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IAAS welcomed GSU undergraduate students who visited the University of Georgia campus and the institute Friday, April 18th. The visit assisted the students in learning about the university's graduate programs. As apart of their visit they scheduled a luncheon and talk with Dr.

The Institute for African American Studies would like to highlight one of our graduating students for the Spring 2025 graduation.

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.

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. 

 

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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