José Cossa

José Cossa is an Associate Professor in the College of Education at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education, Comparative and International Education, and African Studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Cultural and Educational Policy Studies from Loyola University Chicago.

• Education: Ph.D. in Cultural and Educational Policy Studies with a focus on Comparative and International Education from Loyola University Chicago (2007)

Research Interests: Cossa’s research explores adult online and distance education, the African Renaissance, decolonial and postcolonial education, power dynamics in educational policy, and global/social justice. His Cosmo-uBuntu theory challenges modernity and coloniality in education.

Article Trends: His recent works focus on decolonial educational frameworks, global citizenship in African contexts, and the intersection of modernity, technology, and social justice. Collaborative publications often address systemic inequality and educational reform.

Scientific Awards:

• 2012 Joyce Cain Award for Distinguished Research on People of African Descent

Professional Activities: Co-founder of AI4Afrika and a MacArthur Foundation 100&Change Panel of Judges member (2018–2019).