Faculty Spotlight

Meet Dr. Mohamed Camara

Dr. Mohamed S. Camara serves as Professor and Department Chair in the Department of African Studies. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Howard Journal of African Studies. In Feb. 2023, Dr. Camara was announced as the winner of the 2023 Grand Prix de la Francophonie Award. 

This award recognizes an individual or organization in culture, education, and/or politics that has distinguished him/her/itself by:

Promoting the French language and cultural and linguistic diversity.

Promoting peace, democracy, and human rights.

Supporting education, training, higher education, and research

Developing cooperation for sustainable development.

Congratulations to Dr. Camara for his dedication to the Francophonie world through his teaching, research, published works and non- profit foundation! 

 

His education and expertise include:

History

Ph.D.

Northwestern University

1996

 

History

MA

Northwestern University

1991

 

Journalism

Postgraduate Degree

Universite de Dakar, Senegal

1985

 

Philosophy & History

Diplome d'Etudes Superieures (DES)

Universite de Conakry, Guinea

1981