The Africa Learning & Evolving Community (AFLEC) at Iowa State University is a professional network dedicated to fostering academic excellence, cultural exchange, and leadership development among African and Africa-engaged scholars. Through a robust calendar of seminars, workshops, and cultural celebrations, AFLEC connects members with distinguished faculty, industry mentors, and alumni to advance research collaboration and career readiness.

Our mission is to:

• Empower students and early-career professionals by providing tailored training in grant writing, presentation skills, and professional branding.
• Celebrate the diversity of African cultures via heritage nights, art exhibitions, and community service initiatives.
• Cultivate a supportive environment where peer-to-peer mentoring and interdisciplinary dialogue thrive.

By bridging Iowa State’s world-class resources with Africa’s rich intellectual traditions, AFLEC prepares its members to become tomorrow’s global leaders, innovators in research, advocates for social impact, and ambassadors of intercultural understanding.