German Studies at Emory University

Congratulations to Joanna Louis-Ugbo, graduating German Studies and Biology double-major, who successfully defended her German Studies Honors Thesis, Sonic Citizenship: Podcasts and the Making of Afro-German Community, receiving High Honors. Joanna balanced her thesis research with intensive coursework for her Biology major, preparing to apply for medical school, and serving as President of Emory German Culture Club, among many other involvements across campus. Her thesis committee, Drs. Paul Buchholz (advisor) and Didem Uca from German Studies and Dr. Crystal R. Sanders from African American Studies, commends Joanna on building on insights from Black German Studies scholarship to analyze this emerging medium. Joanna has been a vital and active member of our German Studies community, and we will miss her so much!

Apply to live in Deutsches Haus by this Wednesday, February 18! Link in bio for more info & application.