IT'S BACK. The Palaver is returning for its second edition!

Join African students and faculty for an epic round-table hangout on Friday, March 20, 4–6 PM at 4165 Posvar Hall.
Swap stories. Share laughs. Dive into real talk about academics, careers, and everything in between. Whether you're looking for mentorship, inspiration, or just a space to ask your burning questions; this is for YOU.

A graduate mentorship opportunity with a special focus on African and international students, but ALL are welcome!
Dinner will be served.

The Model African Union (MAU) offers high school students an exceptional opportunity to develop critical 21st-century skills through experiential learning. In this interactive simulation, students represent African countries and engage with real issues facing the continent. Unlike traditional debate formats, MAU emphasizes diplomacy and consensus-building, preparing students for collaborative problem-solving in our interconnected world.

Want to get involved? Volunteer with us!

Ten Pitt Model African Union members will represent Algeria at the 2026 International Model African Union conference and visit the Embassies of Algeria and Mozambique in Washington, DC.

Black history? A bake off? What could be better!? Join us for Douglass Day at the University of Pittsburgh on Friday, February 13th from 12-4 PM in the Digital Scholarship Lab (Hillman Library G30). Douglass Day celebrates Frederick Douglass’s chosen birthday (Valentine’s Day) and represents an opportunity to discover and contribute to Black history by transcribing historical documents. This year, we will virtually join the national Douglass Day broadcast from and collaborate to transcribe material from the Colored Conventions Project!

A presentation by Higgin Joseph, a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant, about her country Kenya: the languages, the people, its culture and traditions in front of the Highlands School District students, as part of the Africa in the Classroom program by the Center for African Studies.

Pitt Alumni Nicholas Gasquet will present on the Peace Corps application process and his own personal experiences in Indonesia and Senegal as a current Peace Corps Volunteer.

Gasquet graduated from Pitt in 2024 with a major in political science, minors in economics and history, and an African Studies certificate.

The Peace Corps allows you the opportunity to serve in 60+ countries around the world in Africa, Central and East Asia and Latin America.

Are you interested in studying language and culture in Tanzania in Summer 2026? Visit 810 WPU on 11/6 from 12pm-1pm to meet faculty and staff leaders, ask your questions, and learn more about this summer Panther Program!

Dr. Sarr challenges conventional wisdom about wealth and power in Africa, revealing how land—not just people—has always been central to identity, sovereignty, and belonging. From The Gambia to Ghana, from Caribbean plantations to Black farmers in the US, discover how contests over land connect Africa to its diaspora. "Land is never just soil—it anchors memory, identity, and sovereignty"

Connect with faculty mentors who understand your journey. Get real talk about navigating the American academic system, adjusting to life in the U.S., etc. Your questions, your concerns, your success.

Attend the "Pre-Colonial African Traditions: An Exploration of African Indigenous Knowledge" lecture on precolonial African cultures by Dr. Eric Kwadwo Beeko from the Department of Africana Studies. This lecture is open to students, faculty, and staff. Refreshments will be served.