Institute for African American Studies

The Institute for African American Studies (AFAM) roots itself in the traditions of the field and trains a keen eye on current opportunities and future possibilities. As we move into the second decade of the 21st century, we celebrate the fortieth anniversary of our founding at UGA by offering exciting, robust, and academically rigorous programs and initiatives that cross disciplinary boundaries and embrace cultural diversity as a critical component of Africana Studies.  To learn more please visit:

African Studies Institute

The African Studies Institute at the University welcomes students, faculty, friends and visitors to participate in advancing the international aspects of teaching, research, service and outreach missions of the oldest federally chartered public university in the U.S. 

Center for Asian Studies

The Center for Asian Studies exists to nurture and guide academic programs and exchanges, primarily on Asia , for students, faculty, and appropriate staff members. While these programs focus on language and area studies, they also involve students and faculty from law, business, agriculture, education, journalism, veterinary medicine, as well as the arts and sciences. 

GLOBIS

The Center for the Study of Global Issues at The University of Georgia fosters educational and research activities focused on economic, political, and sociocultural change and development occurring at the global level. 

International Center for Democratic Governance

The International Center works to help nations in transition strengthen governance and administrative capability. Through instructional programs, technical assistance, and research, faculty and staff work to develop more efficient, transparent, and responsive governments. By bringing scholars and practitioners to Georgia, the Center also helps state officials in Georgia understand and respond to global trends affecting the state.

Latin American & Caribbean Studies Institute

Welcome to the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute (LACSI) at the University of Georgia! LACSI brings Latin America and the Caribbean to the UGA campus by sponsoring educational activities, artistic performances, interdisciplinary research, teaching, and public service projects, in coordination with Latin Americanists from UGA, other universities, the community at large, and abroad. 

Center for Latino Achievement & Success in Education

The Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education (CLASE) is an educational research and development center at the University of Georgia.  CLASE aims to narrow the achievement gap of Latino students placed at risk due to poverty and language barriers and to improve the level of education of Latino students (PreK-16) statewide. 

Institute for Native American Studies

Welcome to the Institute of Native American Studies.  INAS is moving forward.  But we are also waiting for you.  Come.  See.  Learn.  The next step is yours.

Institute for Women’s Studies

The University of Georgia Institute for Women’s Studies provides a feminist interdisciplinary perspective on women and gender. Administratively a program in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, Women’s Studies cooperates with departments of all schools and colleges of the University in developing its curriculum and programming.