Opportunities for Pan-African Studies Majors

  • Students discuss a topic in a Pan African Studies classroom

    Kayla Willis

    Minor Reveals History and Culture

    “Being a Pan-African studies minor has taught me great lessons about the rich and beautiful history and culture of Africans and people of African descent across the diaspora.”

    Kayla Willis, a double major in Sociology and Communications Media with a minor in Pan-African studies

    What’s Happening for Pan-African Studies Minors

    Pan-African Studies minors can engage in many activities outside of the classroom, strengthening their credentials and enthusiasm for their field.

    Pan African Student Association

    The Pan African Student Association enables students to gather together and experience, promote, and share African-oriented dance, music, creativity, and culture through various performances each academic year. The organization also has a mission to enlighten the general student population about the true nature of Africa and its culture, history, and people.

  • Pan-African Studies
  • Sutton Hall, Room 465
    1011 South Drive
    Indiana, PA 15705
  • Phone: 724-357-2325
  • Office Hours
  • Contact the coordinator for an appointment:
  • mmryan@iup.edu
  • Or call the Dept. of Foreign Languages at
  • 724-357-2325 to ask for Dr. Ryan-Sams's office hours