Strategic Alliances

African American Studies

The department of African American Studies (AFAM) at LMU is devoted to the scholarly examination of the social, cultural, economic, political and spiritual forces that impact the lives of people of African-descended peoples in the Americas and in turn, the communities they create.

As an interdisciplinary field, African American Studies draws upon the insights of the social sciences (psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, economics) and the humanities (history, literature, law, philosophy, theology) and the arts (visual & performing) in providing students with an explanatory framework through which they can analyze not only the historical and contemporary experiences of peoples of African descent, but also those of the wider human community in a global and increasingly diverse society.

Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in African American Studies at LMU gain a broad education that provides enhanced understanding of processes of community formation and cultural production through the lens of the African Diaspora.

Black Faculty and Staff Association

The LMU Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) provides opportunities for social and professional connection, and acknowledgement and celebration of the contributions of Black faculty and staff on and off campus.

African American Alumni Association

The African American Alumni Association (AAAA) provides financial assistance to deserving undergraduate LMU students who achieve academically and actively support their community.