Emory University is among a short list of higher education institutions in the U.S. offering a doctoral program in African American Studies. The program accepted its first cohort of students in the fall of 2023. Dr. Kali Nicole Gross, the National Endowment for the Humanities Professor of African American Studies and the chair of African American Studies at Emory University, discusses the success of the program thus far and what distinguishes Emory’s program from other doctoral programs. 

<p>Emory University is among a short list of higher education institutions in the <a href="https://apply.emory.edu/majors/african-american-studies.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">U.S. offering a doctoral program in African American Studies</a>. The program accepted its first cohort of students in the fall of 2023. <a href="https://aas.emory.edu/people/bios/faculty/gross-kali.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Kali Nicole Gross</a>, the National Endowment for the Humanities Professor of African American Studies and the chair of African American Studies at Emory University, discusses the success of the program thus far and what distinguishes Emory’s program from other doctoral programs.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.</p>

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