<p>Building on a strong core of faculty with a history of distinguished contributions to African American studies, Princeton University is establishing a new center to serve as a model for teaching and research on race in America. </p>
<p>President Shirley M. Tilghman launched the Center for African American Studies in a statement announcing that historic Stanhope Hall on the University’s front campus is being renovated to serve as its home. </p>
<p>Princeton will enhance its curriculum – particularly at the undergraduate level – double the size of the faculty in African American studies, and seek funds to endow the new center with the resources necessary to ensure its success, Tilghman said.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S15/85/91C70/index.xml?section=topstories[/url]”>http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S15/85/91C70/index.xml?section=topstories</a></p>
<p><a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/pr/reports/aas/[/url]”>http://www.princeton.edu/pr/reports/aas/</a></p>