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Student Poster Projects

These posters were selected by peers for their innovative storytelling and compelling visual impact. Each serves as a visual representation of a student project—some are interactive, while others explore how histories persist and resonate across generations. Additional information on each project can be accessed by clicking on the poster images below.

HIST 2630G: Africa: An Introduction

This course explores Africa’s deep past on its own terms—before colonial definitions. Students were tasked with creating accessible posters introducing five major African civilizations: Afrasian, Batwa, Khoesan, Niger-Congo, and Nilo-Saharan.

Each team selected three key historical contributions to Africa and humanity.

HIST 3870F: Uncolonized Global Histories

This course centers Indigenous worldviews and resilience beyond colonial frameworks. Students created posters exploring the revival of cultural practices once thought lost, highlighting the strength of memory, spirit, and resistance.