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Honoring Legacy, Inspiring Change.

The African American Studies (AAS) program is part of Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) at Illinois State University. Illinois State University offers major and minor programs that allow students to synthesize knowledge that spans two or more academic disciplines.

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AAS Student Spotlight: Aniyah Weddington’s commitment to equity through African-American Studies

Aniyah Weddington, a senior at Illinois State University, is the subject of this month's AAS minor student spotlight.  

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African American Studies’ Black History Month Film Festival returns
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CAS grants to support general education, research
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Dr. Nathan Stephens to give African American Studies fall lecture
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College of Arts and Sciences’ scholarship applications open