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 ’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 current UVA […]
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 ’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 opportunities to […]
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 […]