For nearly five decades, Michigan State University's African Studies Outreach Program has set the national standard for connecting communities, classrooms, and professionals with the African continent.
What We Offer:
- Professional Development. Dynamic in-service workshops and seminars for educators and leaders.
- Immersive Learning. Transformative programs and study-tours designed for students.
- Rich Resources. Cutting-edge online curricula, engaging audio-visual materials, and captivating museum exhibitions.
Who We Empower:
- Educators and students across K-12, community colleges, and universities.
- Professionals in business, media, civic groups, and faith-based organizations.
- State and federal agencies, alongside the wider public seeking a deeper understanding of Africa.
We offer potential partners the opportunity to collaborate with a nationally recognized leader to bring authentic, contextualized perspectives on Africa to your organization or classroom through both our K-12 outreach program and our higher education programs.
The African Studies Center also administers outreach programs related to business, government, and community.
Africa Outreach Programming:
The MSU African Studies Center transforms global academic partnerships by driving deep, impactful collaborations with African universities. Over the past decade, we have spearheaded a robust ecosystem of webinars, workshops, and immersive programming designed to elevate institutional capacity and foster cross-continental synergy.
Our targeted initiatives actively empower researchers and institutions through:
- Strategic Faculty Development. High-impact grant writing workshops that unlock funding opportunities.
- Digital Innovation. Cutting-edge Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) frameworks and interactive webinars for African and US students and faculty.
Beyond fundamental research, we co-host the annual Southern Africa Hospitality and Tourism Education Conference alongside the MSU School of Hospitality Business within the Eli Broad College of Business. This premier event serves as a vital nexus for universities, governments, and industry leaders, sparking high-level deliberations that yield actionable policy recommendations to redefine tourism and hospitality across Southern Africa.
For more information, contact the Isaac G. Kalumbu, the assistant director for outreach by email or phone.