We are a vibrant, student-led community of African graduate and professional students at Duke University. Spanning all ten graduate and professional schools, we create spaces for belonging, cultural exchange, and academic and professional excellence. Through events, mentorship, advocacy, and service, we connect students across disciplines and elevate African voices on campus and beyond.
Building and nurturing a thriving community for all African graduate and professional students at Duke.
A genuine network across all graduate and professional schools. Mentorship circles, social gatherings, and support systems that make Duke feel like home.
Practical training, career panels, and opportunities to lead initiatives, publish, and present. Members advance with confidence and purpose.
Showcasing the richness of African identities through art, conversation, and signature events. We partner with campus groups and community organiations to broaden understanding and create lasting impact.
Four themed Fireside Chats and recurring Coffee Chats create welcoming spaces to meet, listen, and learn. Small groups bring African and non-African students together to share culture and build real connections
African Halloween, African Potluck at Thanksgiving, Movie Night, and Fashion Show celebrate the breadth of African cultures and invite the wider Duke community to join. These events spark curiosity and belonging
Our capstone gathering convenes students, alumni, and partners for panels, keynotes, and networking focused on ideas that move Africa and the diaspora forward. It builds skills, visibility, and cross-school collaboration
Stack offers a clean and contemporary look to suit a range of purposes from corporate, tech startup, marketing site to digital storefront.
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Duke African Graduate and Professional Students Association
Durham, NC, 27708
United States