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Laura Carlson inaugurated as UD’s 29th president

April 18, 2026 | Written by Amy Wolf

Campus-wide celebration highlighted University’s forward-focused chapter driven by shared purpose and community.
UD ranks among nation’s best universities

September 23, 2025 | Written by UDaily staff

Psychology program recognized in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 rankings
UD alumni making a difference

April 28, 2025 | Written by Jack Truschel

UD Alumni Association honors excellence with 2025 Alumni Awards

Alumni Spotlights

The Department of Africana Studies at the University of Delaware has produced a remarkable array of accomplished alumni who have made significant contributions across various fields. The program's graduates have left an indelible mark on society, from attorneys and educators to artists and community leaders. Their diverse career paths exemplify the versatility and relevance of an Africana Studies education, which equips students with critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, and a deep understanding of the African diaspora experience.

Kristin Rowe
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Kristin Rowe | 2013

Kristin Rowe, Ph.D.

Degree: 2013, AFRA and English

Job Title: Assistant Professor of American Studies, California State University, Fullerton

Status after graduation: Michigan State University Graduate Student and Coordinator of the Undergraduate Specialization in African American and African Studies

“I'm a student at Michigan State University's graduate program in African American and African Studies, working towards my doctoral degree. I am employed and funded through an assistantship with the Specialization in African American and African Studies program. AFRA is great because it allows for diverse, interdisciplinary study such as this.”

Kristin Rowe

Kristin Rowe | 2013

Kristin Rowe, Ph.D.

Degree: 2013, AFRA and English

Job Title: Assistant Professor of American Studies, California State University, Fullerton

Status after graduation: Michigan State University Graduate Student and Coordinator of the Undergraduate Specialization in African American and African Studies

Shakir McLean | 2011

Shakir McLean

Degree: 2011, AFRA and Chemistry

Job Title: Doctor

Status after graduation: Medical Student at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

“My choice to become an AFRA major not only provided intellectual balance with my pre-med classes but also influenced the trajectory of my medical career. The AFRA experience became my inspiration to address health disparities of marginalized populations.”