Our Alumni
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Uncovering Black histories at UD
February 03, 2025 | Written by Amy WolfA virtual tour ties previously overlooked histories to sites on campus. The Black Histories at UD StoryMap traces stories of Black community members, students, faculty members and racial justice activists to specific sites on the UD campus and the greater Newark area. -
UD continues to produce influential leaders
December 09, 2024 | Written by Jamie WashingtonTIME ranks UD among nation’s ‘Best Colleges for Future Leaders’ -
Public Relations Used To Be A Male-Dominated Industry. Female Publicists Are Changing That
March 06, 2024 | Written by Maya Richard-Craven of ForbesArticle quotes UD alumna Alyssa Ashley, who started interning for HBO during her first semester while studying English and Africana studies. "We [women] bring new perspectives to the table. We see the overarching picture."
Alumni Spotlights
The Department of Africana Studies at the University of Delaware has produced a remarkable array of accomplished alumni who have made significant contributions across various fields. The program's graduates have left an indelible mark on society, from attorneys and educators to artists and community leaders. Their diverse career paths exemplify the versatility and relevance of an Africana Studies education, which equips students with critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, and a deep understanding of the African diaspora experience.
Kristin Rowe, Ph.D.
Degree: 2013, AFRA and English
Job Title: Assistant Professor of American Studies, California State University, Fullerton
Status after graduation: Michigan State University Graduate Student and Coordinator of the Undergraduate Specialization in African American and African Studies
“I'm a student at Michigan State University's graduate program in African American and African Studies, working towards my doctoral degree. I am employed and funded through an assistantship with the Specialization in African American and African Studies program. AFRA is great because it allows for diverse, interdisciplinary study such as this.”
Shakir McLean
Degree: 2011, AFRA and Chemistry
Job Title: Doctor
Status after graduation: Medical Student at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
“My choice to become an AFRA major not only provided intellectual balance with my pre-med classes but also influenced the trajectory of my medical career. The AFRA experience became my inspiration to address health disparities of marginalized populations.”
