About LSA
Since 1968, our goal has been to advance scholarship for service and development in Liberia
The Liberian Studies Association is a non-profit, scholarly organization created to provide a means for effective cooperation among persons interested in furthering research in all scholarly disciplines, including the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, on topics relevant to the Republic of Liberia and adjacent areas; to publish and otherwise disseminate the results of such research; to cooperate with scholarly organizations, and cultural, scientific, and educational institutions, nationally and internationally, having mutual interests in the exchange and presentation of information and ideas resulting from research in the subject field; to encourage interest in Liberian affairs; and to stimulate and facilitate academic contacts and educational exchanges between Liberia and the outside world. The Liberian Studies Association produces the second oldest African studies journal published continuously in the United States, the Liberian Studies Journal.
Our Mission
Our mission is to facilitate and promote high-quality research and scholarship that contribute to a deeper understanding of Liberia’s rich cultural heritage, history, and contemporary issues. We strive to publish and disseminate the results of such research through various platforms, ensuring that valuable insights and findings reach a wide audience.
