2026 Annual Conference · Minneapolis, MN · July 31 – August 2
A global community of scholars, researchers, and community members dedicated to promoting knowledge of the Oromo people — through peer-reviewed publication, annual conferences, and open academic exchange.
July 31–August 2, 2026 · Minneapolis, MN · Abstracts submission due June12th · In-person & virtual attendance
The Oromo Studies Association is a nonprofit, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing scholarship on the Oromo people across a wide range of fields.
It supports research and knowledge production on Oromo history, culture, politics, health, education, and related disciplines.
February 5, 1931-January 31, 2026 A Statement by the Oromo Studies Association (OSA) It is with profound sorrow that we learn of the passing of Professor Asmarom Legesse, preeminent anthropologist, a fearless intellectual, and a pioneering scholar in Oromo studies. He left this world on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the
Bringing “Oromummaa” into Focus A Statement by the Oromo Studies Association (OSA) 1 The Oromo Studies Association (OSA) approaches the fortieth anniversary of its founding. The Association was established to study and illuminate the ancient legacies, governance systems, language, and rich cultural traditions of the Oromo people, the largest population group in Ethiopia.
Condolence Letter from the Oromo Studies Association (OSA) on the Passing of Professor Hamdesa Tuso Dear Members of the Oromo Community, Distinguished Scholars, Friends, and Family of Professor Hamdesa Tuso, It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of collective loss that the Oromo Studies Association (OSA) received the
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