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Program Director Kathryn Morgan posing with a graduate. African American Studies and UAB's College of Arts and Sciences could not do what we do without your support. Traditional revenues such as tuition, fees, federal grants, and state funds provide for daily work, but they often vary with the level of state revenues and enrollments.

Gifts from you create a secure, concrete foundation for our future success. They benefit not only students and faculty but also the community as a whole.

Giving Funds

You can contribute to African American Studies Program in a number of ways:

The African American Studies General Fund

Your gift to the African American Studies General Fund provides the program with flexibility to support key priorities. Your support allows us to continue to provide outstanding academic programs and world-class research.

African American Studies Student Scholarship Fund

Your gift to the African American Studies Student Scholarship Fund provides the program with ongoing support to offer scholarships to students majoring in African American Studies and who demonstrate academic excellence.

African American Studies Director's Award for Academic Excellence

Your gift to the African American Studies Director’s Award provides support for students in the African American Studies program who have significant financial need not met by financial aid and who demonstrate academic ability, leadership potential, and a commitment to service.

For additional information regarding gifts to the African American Studies Program, please contact Camille Epps at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (205) 996-2154.

We thank you for your support.