Erika Thompson joins Rice’s Center for African and African American Studies as associate director

By Brandi Smith

Erika Thompson headshot, Rice University Center for African and African American Studies

"In a move to bolster its academic and community engagement, Rice University’s Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) has appointed Erika Thompson as its new associate director. The hire marks a pivotal moment for the center, which in just five years since its founding has rapidly grown to include over 35 affiliated faculty members from various disciplines."

Link: https://news.rice.edu/news/2024/erika-thompson-joins-rices-center-african-and-african-american-studies-associate-director