The University of Houston's African American Studies Department celebrated a milestone in May 2024 when Tre Blakes became the first student to receive a bachelor's degree since the program achieved departmental status.

The African American Studies department at the University of Houston (AAS) offers a unique 15-week internship course during the fall semester, providing students with professional experience that complements their academic coursework.

University of Houston senior Andrea Tribble spent summer 2024 uncovering the overlooked stories of Black women activists in her hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota, as part of her prestigious Mellon Research Fellowship.