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 […]
The University of Virginia faces reputational challenges and great uncertainty due to recent federal policy changes and institutional responses. As alumni, we recognize the importance of preserving the respect and standing our university has built over more than two centuries. Moving forward, however, we believe today’s challenges can indeed be transformed into tomorrow’s opportunities, according […]
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 […]
We are elated by the success of our first in person gathering on June 12 in New York and D.C. with the Asian and Asian Pacific American Alumni Network (AAPAAN) and The Bolívar Network (Hispanic and Latino/e community). Our ongoing conversations and association with one another are important as we grow our organizations, share approaches […]
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 […]
Summer Happy Hour Mixer June 12, 2025 5:30-8 p.m. Little Rebel | NYC Join AAPAAN, Bolívar, and Ubunye on Thursday, June 12 at Little Rebel from 5:30-8 p.m. ET for an evening of mingling, networking, and connection with the UVA alumni community! RSVP Today! We are excited to get together and to continue deepening our […]
Summer Happy Hour Mixer June 12, 2025 6-8 p.m. Bronson Bierhall | Arlington, VA Join AAPAAN, Bolívar, and Ubunye on Thursday, June 12 at Bronson Bierhall from 6-8 p.m. ET for an evening of mingling, networking, and connection with the UVA alumni community! RSVP Today! We are excited to get together and to continue deepening […]