Northwestern says African Studies program isn’t closing. But staff told otherwise

Northwestern University is changing the status of its Program of African Studies — described as the oldest African Studies program in the country — raising questions about how changes will impact everything from its funding to the staff. University spokesperson Amy E. Lee said in a statement on Saturday the program “has not closed” but is “transitioning away from” its status as an Office for Research university-wide research institute and center." “Northwestern values the important and…