Anthony Pinn, the Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor of Humanities and professor of religion, will serve as founding director of CAAAS. (Photo by Tommy LaVergne/Rice University)

Anthony Pinn, the Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor of Humanities and professor of religion, will serve as founding director of CAAAS. (Photo by Tommy LaVergne/Rice University)

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Rice U. launches Center for African and African American Studies

CAAAS will provide unique hub for conversations about race, identity and more

Rice University has announced the creation of a robust new center in response to increasing interest and expertise in African and African American Studies on campus.