DuBois-Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement

Welcome

Welcome to the DuBois-Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement (DHIAA), where our mission is to empower underrepresented students, with a particular focus on African-American and marginalized communities, through education, community engagement, and a commitment to giving back.

Founded in 1997 by Dr. Barbara Rhodes, DHIAA has become a trailblazing institute that played a pivotal role in cultivating the Africana Studies Department and continues to proudly support the recruitment and consistency of young minds on a successful path to matriculation. Our institute extends beyond the classroom, reaching into the heart of communities from which our youth are recruited. We believe in placing the educational process in the charitable context of 'Giving Back,' fostering a sense of responsibility and community awareness.

After careful consideration of numerous historical figures, we chose to name our institute after W.E.B. Du Bois and Fannie Lou Hamer. These iconic figures embody the values of education, grassroots activism, and gender equality—elements crucial for driving the fundamental changes still needed in our nation today.

At DHIAA, we are dedicated to protecting and nurturing the potential of our youth, who represent the future. We affirm our commitment by providing diverse and multiple opportunities for underrepresented students, especially African-American and marginalized youth populations to understand, appreciate, and actively participate in the responsibilities of activism, allowing them to embrace their power and make a lasting impact. Join us in shaping a future where education, equality, and community engagement pave the way for positive change.

DHIIA’s vision of a university-community based partnership to provide academic and emotional support to CSUN students, continues to be a strategic goal of DHIAA and the college of social & behavioral sciences.
 

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