Africana Studies Student Resources

Interested in digging deeper into Africana studies at DePauw? The opportunities extend far beyond the classroom. Learn more about how you can benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities that will inspire your academic journey, student organizations that will surround you with likeminded peers and programs that will put you on the path toward uncommon success.

Explore Further Opportunities

Extend your educational experience beyond the classroom with these student organizations that provide hands-on learning in a collaborative and supportive community:

African Students' Association: creating spaces to uplift and strengthen African students and all those interested in Africa's diverse cultures at DePauw.
Black Alliance for Solidarity and Empowerment at DePauw: equipping students with the political, social and cultural competence necessary to engage in collective movements for justice and empowerment.
Association of African-American Students: providing space, resources and diverse programming that centers Blackness and challenges social exclusion and oppression.

Take full advantage of these beautiful and functional learning spaces on campus where you can connect with others and unleash your curiosity.

Roy O. West Library: After a full renovation and a reopening in 2023, this beautiful facility houses a plethora of resources including meeting rooms, archives and special collections, the Tenzer Technology Center and Cafe Roy.

Cultivate skills, connect with industry leaders and gain a competitive advantage by plugging into one of DePauw's many academic and cocurricular centers or fellows and associates programs. From workshops to professional development opportunities, these resources are designed to nurture your passions and prepare you for success in an ever-evolving world. Explore one or more of these related opportunities:

At DePauw, you can take your education to the next level. Whether it's finding a project to research with a professor or expanding your understanding with a peer, we're committed to helping you realize your full academic potential.

Africana Studies

Leveraging the resources of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Africana studies major and minor at DePauw are housed in the Department of Africana Studies. This department challenges students to explore issues of race, difference, identity and subject formation and to understand the collective experience of black people in today’s world.