Welcome to the Center for African Studies!
The Center for African Studies (CAS) is excited and proud to announce that we are entering into a new phase in pursuit of our core academic mission of research and teaching linked to the African continent and its diaspora. Since its founding in 1969, CAS’s mandate has been to focus on faculty, graduate, and undergraduate research and education. CAS is situated within Stanford Global Studies, an entity comprised of 14 regional and transnational research centers, including CAS. The core mission of these centers is research and teaching, in alignment with the School of Humanities and Sciences.
Mission
As a multi-disciplinary hub, CAS fosters research, learning, and public engagement with Africa and its diasporas. CAS serves students, faculty, staff, visiting scholars, and the public by building community through events, networks, partnerships, and resources. CAS aims to share knowledge with the global public, to promote advocacy, and to address critical issues in Africa and beyond.
Events
News
CAS Annual Lecture Book List
Looking for a great book to read this summer? Ellah Wakatama, author and Editor-at-Large for Canongate Books spoke at the CAS Centering Africa annual lecture, introducing many to a fantastic list of African authors. Check out this article to read the book list, published by Brittle Paper.
Center for African Studies Research & Activity Map
This geo-map provides a comprehensive overview of Stanford University's research activities across the African continent. It highlights the diverse range of projects undertaken by both faculty and students, illustrating the university's commitment to addressing global challenges through innovative research. By visualizing the geographic distribution of these efforts, the map underscores the breadth and impact of Stanford’s academic contributions in Africa, from environmental studies and public health to social sciences and technology. Explore the map to gain insight into how Stanford's research is fostering meaningful partnerships and driving progress in various regions of Africa.