Academic ExcellenceGrinnell College Appoints John Thabiti Willis, Ph.D., as Inaugural Kesho Scott Endowed Chair in African Diaspora Studies
Willis, an accomplished scholar and educator with an extensive background in African history, diaspora studies, and interdisciplinary research, will lead the College’s newly established department. His appointment marks a significant step in Grinnell’s commitment to a diverse, socially just, and globally informed curriculum.
