The Center for African Studies co-sponsored Dialogues & Connections, a professional development and networking event aimed at fostering career guidance and mentorship opportunities for African and African diasporic students and community members in Pittsburgh. The panel featured accomplished African professionals from diverse sectors including science, law, data analytics, and government service.

Panelists shared personal career journeys, insights on navigating professional spaces in the U.S., and practical advice on leadership, networking, and cultural identity in the workplace. The event promoted community engagement, intergenerational dialogue, and the exchange of global perspectives in alignment with the Center’s outreach and career development goals.