Africana Studies Undergraduate Research Summit
The Africana Studies Undergraduate Research Summit is a day-long research summit focused on preparing students to become scholar activists engaged in hands-on, community oriented research.
The summit will include a poster session featuring student-led research projects, workshops and panel discussions on navigating higher education, and entertainment provided by DJ Lado and the Ramettes.
At a Glance
April 3rd, 2026
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
STEM Building, Room 112 || University Student Commons, Richmond Salons & Commonwealth Ballroom
Why Attend?
- Engage with representatives of 11 graduate school programs.
- Learn about the graduate school application process from students who are currently enrolled.
- Enjoy food and live entertainment.
Sponsors
- Department of African American Studies
- Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
- VCU College of Humanities and Sciences
Questions? Please contact the department's administrative assistant, Christian Thompson, at thompsonc19@vcu.edu.
Program Schedule
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Workshop: Writing a strong and effective personal statement w/ Prof. Adofo Ka-Re and Dr. Tiyacca Simms Jones
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Poster Session
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Grad Fair
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Luncheon and Keynote Address with Dr. Jasmine Abrams
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Navigating the grad school process with students
3:45 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
DJ, Food, and Entertainment