Raheem Elmore: Emissary Alumni: Emissaries: About: Indiana University Graduate School Bloomington: Indiana University Bloomington

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Raheem Elmore

Where did you complete your Undergraduate Studies?: The Ohio State University
What degree are you working toward?: I am working on a dual PhD in English and African American and African Diaspora Studies
Why did you choose graduate school at IU Bloomington?: I chose IU because of its research prowess; I knew the institution could Forster my growth as a scholar.
What's been your favorite academic accomplishment since you've been here?: Thus far, my favorite academic accomplishment since I've been at IU is my acceptance as a presenter for the the National Council for Black Studies' 2019 national conference. I hope to achieve many similar honors going forward.
What do you enjoy most about life in Bloomington?: I really enjoy visiting and studying at the Neal Marshall Black Cultural Center library! It is a quiet and intimate space, with a great repository of resources surrounding Black life. The library also has a wealth of information about other people and culture around the world!