Mission
The African American Research and Service Institute is housed in the African American Studies Department at Ohio University, one of the oldest African American Studies departments in the nation. Established in 2007, the mission of AARSI is to 1) expand the knowledge of the history, experiences, and contributions of people of African descent in the United States and abroad and 2) encourage engagement around these issues within Ohio University, the city of Athens, and surrounding communities.
Meet the Director
Professor of African Art History
Director of the African American Research and Service Institute and of the School of Interdisciplinary Arts
Director of the African American Research and Service Institute and of the School of Interdisciplinary Arts