Department of American Studies

Department of American Studies

Department of American Studies
A 2019 photo of a woman facing away from the camera towards the mural A Place to Grow by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya. From Wikimedia: "Four faces, all women of color, surround the word, GROW, in an explosion of diverse verdant greenery. A tribute to communities of color in the area that are so often overlooked and based on the ideas of local youth in the local Boys and Girls Club on Drake University’s campus, this mural is a celebration of growth, safe spaces and a feeling of belonging."

We contribute to the mission of the University of Virginia by equipping students to be engaged citizens, and by generating new knowledge and understanding of the nation and world that they inherit. We house the University wide Minors of Asian American Pacific Studies; Latinx Studies; and Native American Indigenous Studies.