Working Toward a Philosophy for All of Us
February 12, 2021
“Why philosophy?” That’s a question MSU Philosophy Professor Kristie Dotson, formal advisor to the new Department of African American and African Studies (AAAS), has fielded…
Ruth Nicole Brown Named MSU Foundation Professor
January 14, 2021
In recognition of her innovative community-engaged scholarship and outstanding record of visionary leadership, research, and pedagogy, Ruth Nicole Brown was awarded an MSU Foundation Professorship,…
Taking Up Space as a Scholar, Activist, and Visionary Co-Builder of the New AAAS Department
November 18, 2020
Scholar, author, activist, and visionary builder, these are just a few words to describe Tamura Lomax, Foundational Associate Professor, who came to Michigan State University to work alongside Ruth Nicole Brown, Inaugural Chair.
MSU African American and African Studies Seeks ‘Technologies of Living for Survival Into Wellness’
November 13, 2020
The latest segment of MSU Today explores the vision, mission, and values of Michigan State University’s Department of African American and African Studies with Dr. Ruth Nicole Brown, Inaugural Chairperson and Professor of AAAS, Dr. Tamura Lomax, Foundational Associate Professor of AAAS, Dr. Kristie Dotson, Executive Academic Advisor to AAAS and Professor of Philosophy, and Dr. April Baker-Bell, continuing member of the transition team and Associate Professor of Language, Literacy, and English Education.
Collectively Building Anew: the Department of African American and African Studies
October 5, 2020
As we distance ourselves to help stop the spread of a deadly virus, a new department is being built within Michigan State University’s College of…