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 […]
Jambo! Whew! The end of the year is approaching us, and what a year of anguish, celebrations, and transitions it has been. I’ve learned more about myself and made the important decision to do even more activities and be with people who bring me joy. Period. Yes, life is too short for anything less. The […]
Happy Holidays Ubunye! As we close out the fall semester here on Grounds, BSA is excited to share some of the work we’ve been doing over the semester! Event Spotlight Throughout the course of the semester, our committees hosted a variety of events for our members and beyond. Our General Body Meetings, “Are You Smarter […]
Jambo! The leaves are turning their beautiful colors of autumn, and the weather continues to baffle us. Hot, warm, and chilly all within days of one another. First and foremost, I share the leadership team’s concern for those who were harmed by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We immediately reached out to Alumni Hall for support […]
Greetings Ubunye! UVA’s Black Student Alliance (BSA) would like to extend our gratitude to the Black alumni community’s constant dedication to unifying the alumni community and providing resources within the University community and beyond! As BSA transitions into the 2024-25 school year, we are excited to usher in our new Executive and Leadership team, comprised […]
To our UVA Black Alumni Community, We are shocked and heartbroken over the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and wish to offer avenues for UVA Black Alumni to render each other support in this difficult time. We know that we have over 10,000 Black UVA Alumni in the states directly impacted by Hurricane Helene. We […]
On May 23, 2024, Ubunye hosted university leaders to further inform our community about the Israel-Hamas protests, tent encampment, and procedures to clear the protestors. Panelists: Dr. Kenyon Bonner (Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer); Dean Cedric Rucker (Interim Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students); Dr. Darren Kelly (Associate […]
“We are each other’s harvest; we are each other’s business; we are each other’s magnitude and bond.” – Gwendolyn Brooks As we move forward with warmer temperatures and outdoor activities with family and friends, I am reminded of Brooks’ powerful message of unity. I am ever grateful for the partnership with the Alumni Association to […]
It’s springtime! A special thank you to the Alumni Association and the Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for their warm embrace of our new interest group that serves the UVA Black alumni community (~17,000 alumni!). We have lots to celebrate amid our ongoing advocacy for a holistic and healthy University experience for students, staff, […]
Our UVA Black alumni community is 17,000+ graduates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and journeys. We are a vibrant community of Hoos dedicated to each other and to future generations of Black students. Today, we write to share information about a new alumni-led, Alumni Association-supported organization intended to support our ongoing connections with one another and […]