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A National Resource Center for African Studies

KASC is a National Resource Center dedicated to the study of Africa and the promotion of African languages like Arabic, Kiswahili, and Wolof.

About Us

Our Numbers

90+
Affiliated Faculty
$470K+
Scholarships Awarded Annually
$2M+
Federal Funds (2022-2026)

Our Mission

As one of ten National Resource Centers for African Studies in the nation, the Kansas African Studies Center (KASC) is committed to the study and advancement of the African continent, its peoples, languages, and cultures. KASC also promotes innovative scholarship that expands our knowledge and understanding of Africa and its diaspora by cultivating interdisciplinary interests in African Studies across the University of Kansas, the state of Kansas, the Midwest, and beyond.

KASC has continued to advance its mission through funding college students with interest in African languages and area studies (FLAS), enhancing the classroom curriculum for K-12 (lesson plans), sponsoring imaginative research (faculty research grants), supporting renowned conferences (MAAAS), promoting seminal special projects (Rwanda Commemoration), implementing critical outreach programs, and acquiring library and related resources.

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KASC'S INITIATIVES, OUTREACH, & STUDY ABROAD

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Initiatives & Partnerships

In addition to KASC's partnership with the federal government as one of ten National Resource Centers, KASC's collaborative spirit proudly manifests in our affiliation and initiatives with various national foundations. We also partner with multiple departments and programs both within and outside the state of Kansas.
Initiatives & Partnerships
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Languages

In our ever-contracting and globalized world, KASC has a mission to showcase and elevate the value of various African languages, like Kiswahili, Wolof, and Amharic. We offer fellowships, language classes and incredible opportunities for international scholarship.
African Language Studies
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Outreach

"Reach one, teach one" is a guiding principle of KASC's Outreach Program, which seeks to promote an informed understanding of Africa's rich and complex reality. We offer diverse services and resources to students, educators, and all community members.
Outreach Page
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Study Abroad

KASC recognizes the importance of students engaging with different cultures and knowledge processes around the globe especially in African area studies. We collaborate with the Office of Study Abroad and Global Engagement to offer students a variety of study abroad programs.
Study Abroad Opportunities

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