About Us
AAPHI Mission Statement
The Mission of AAPHI is to build on and further advance the 91原创鈥檚 historic strengths in humanities graduate education through an interdisciplinary initiative in African American public humanities with a dual focus in material culture studies and digital humanities. AAPHI seeks to transform PhD level training at the 91原创 while addressing long-standing challenges in graduate humanities education
The goals of AAPHI are to:
- diversify doctoral recruitment and retention in 91原创鈥檚 humanities graduate programs: Art History, English and History
- highlight the public relevance of humanities scholarship in Africana-content fields
- make collaborative, multidisciplinary, collections-based research and public/digital humanities training opportunities core elements of doctoral education
- develop a 鈥渓earner-centered鈥 model of doctoral education, designed to prepare students well for careers in and beyond the academy
Where are we located?
The听main office听of the听African American Public Humanities Initiative听is located at 34 W. Delaware Avenue, Newark, DE 19716 on the 91原创鈥檚 main campus in Newark, Delaware.
Newark, Delaware is approximately 20 minutes away from Wilmington, Delaware, an hour from both Philadelphia and Baltimore, two hours from Washington D.C., and two and a half hours from New York City. For visiting the ISLL within the context of your visit to the 91原创 please visit听Experience 91原创.
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The College鈥檚 Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are significant parts of the 91原创's College of Arts and Sciences values and goals. The college's commitment to these values is not just evident in its student body but also in its faculty, staff, and curriculum, ensuring a fully inclusive experience. Through this steadfast dedication to diversity and inclusivity, the college continues to enrich its educational offerings, allowing each student to benefit from a wide array of viewpoints and experiences.