The focus of the African American Cultural & Resource Center (AACRC) is to address the academic, social, leadership and cultural needs of the Black (American, African, Caribbean, etc.) student population. The center encourages the ever-increasing diversity of the student body and also encourages the university community to become more enlightened about the African American or Black experience.
Signature Programs
Akwaaba – Black Student Welcome
Transitions – 1st Year Retention & Peer Mentoring Program
MLK Tribute – University-wide celebration of the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Kuamka Week – Co- curricular leadership competition, Rites of Passage ceremony and celebration of academic success
Spring Break Tour – Intensive travel experience focused on leadership, activism, history and alumni engagement
Ushindi Weekend – Year end celebration of black excellence
Tyehimba – Afrocentric graduation celebration
Leadership Groups
Sisters Impacting Sisters
Brother 2 Brother
Habari Gani Ambassadors
Choir
Brothers and Sisters Excelling & BASE Steering Committee
UC Faculty and Staff can give via payroll deduction today!