Jambo! The summer is here and for most of us, it is hot, sticky, and sweaty. We encourage you to: Make the time to get outside during safe weather conditions and soak in the Vitamin D. Enjoy quiet and fun time with your family and friends. Reflect on your life journey and commitments for the […]
President’s Message Unity. Purpose. Legacy. Dear Ubunye Family, Jambo! At the heart of Ubunye is a simple but powerful idea: we are stronger together. The Zulu word ubunye means unity, and that spirit continues to guide the work of bringing together the thousands of Black alumni who share the experience of walking the historic Grounds […]
President’s Message Jambo! “The holiday reflects the best of African thought and practice in its reaffirmation of the dignity of the human person in community and culture, the well-being of family and community, the integrity of the environment and our kinship with it, and the rich resource and meaning of a people’s culture.” — Dr. […]
Join Derek Green (Col class of ’92) for a Ridley Scholarship Program Fundraiser November 28, 2025, 7-9 p.m. at the South Restaurant and Jazz Club in Philadelphia. For entry, please donate $100 or more to the Ridley Scholarship Program. Your support to the Ridley Scholarship Program fuels scholarships, mentorship, and programs that enrich the academic, leadership, […]
President’s Message Jambo! “If you are the smartest one in your group, your group is too small. You need to be around people who are more talented, experienced…not to be intimidated but to be inspired.” Reality bites, and I am awake. This year has been nothing short of a distracting and hurtful daily stress campaign […]
Ubunye began a very first-ever important project last year to identify the pioneering alumni who chose Virginia “against all odds.” These trailblazers who enrolled during the years of 1953-1972 provide additional inspiration to continue to advocate for our rights and being at UVA and beyond during these challenging economic and political times. As we finalize […]
Charlene Miott-Jones (Educ class of ’84) co-leads Ubunye’s Recognition & Celebration committee. She is a dedicated alumna and elementary school speech-language pathologist in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Charlene states, “Ubunye is crucial for the Black alumni community to maintain connections with one another, share information, and honor our predecessors. Ubunye also strives to connect with […]
Are you working in the mental counseling, fitness or health space? Ubunye wishes to know who you are! As you know, the demands and interest in coaching, guidance, and treatment for life’s challenges is increasing every day. Our UVA students and parents often seek advice, and we wish to support them. And as always, we […]
The Black Student Alliance closed out the year strong and is enjoying a summer of internships, travel, and time away from Charlottesville. Here are some final updates along with our sincere gratitude to you all for your support during this school year and to Ubunye – for allowing us to contribute to the newsletters this […]
The story of UVA Ubunye began in early 2023, when Debby Stroman (Educ class of ’82) asked several Black alumni friends from across different generations to come together to make a dream a reality. With a shared vision, these alumni engaged in extensive dialogue with peers and members of the University community to envision new […]