As the international affairs school dean prepares to leave his post, the Institute for African Studies marks four years working on one of his goals – increasing the visibility of the second-largest continent in the school’s research and academics.
As The institute, housed in the Elliott School of International Affairs, has raised its profile over the period by holding seminar events related to African studies and has become a competitor among other academic institutions for research and bringing students into the field, faculty said. Officials said the events have generated interest in and raised awareness of African studies, allowing for increased collaboration, research, and courses related to the field.