Africa Initiative seeks grant applications
Washington University’s Africa Initiative invites applications to its grant program, which aims to advance research and education collaborations between Washington University faculty members and scholars at academic or professional partners based in Africa. The deadline is Dec. 30.
Transitions ahead at the Africa Initiative
The Africa Initiative at Washington University in St. Louis keeps momentum going during leadership transition.
Physicians visit during Africa Initiative’s inaugural faculty exchange
Two physicians from the University of Ghana recently wrapped up a monthlong visit to Washington University in St. Louis as part of the Africa Initiative’s faculty exchange.
CNN’s ‘Hero of the Year’ has deep university connections
Menstruation is considered taboo in Ethiopia, and girls often miss school or drop out because of their periods. Freweini Mebrahtu designed a solution — and, with support from St. Louis-based charity Dignity Period, founded by a Washington University faculty member, it has benefited nearly 800,000 girls and women. Mebrahtu was recently named CNN’s “Hero of the Year.”
Former Nigerian president to keynote opening gala at Olin Africa Business Forum Feb. 6-8
Olusegun Obasanjo, an economic innovator in Africa and two-time leader of Nigeria, will make his first stop in the Midwest to kick off the third annual Olin Africa Business Forum at Washington University in St. Louis.
‘Lessons learned’ from engaging in Africa
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to engaging with its global partners to help address our biggest challenges together. This spirit of collaboration was evident at the inaugural meeting of the Africa initiative, held April 23 on the Danforth Campus.
Africa initiative seeks campus input
Washington University’s Africa initiative is asking faculty members to offer ideas and input through a new online survey.