Umoja promotes student success and improved lifetime outcomes for all students through a curriculum that is responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas.

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Upcoming Events

Summer Learning Institute In the Winter

January 4, 2021 to January 8, 2021
  Due to COVID-19, our Summer Learning Institue was postponed, but we are pleased to share that we are bringing it to you this winter! The Summer Learning Institute (SLI) is an intensive professional development retreat designed to engage...

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What's Going On

Umoja University Hosts Book Club Gathering #3 on September 16

September 15, 2020

Umoja University Book Club Plans for First Discussion on September 2

August 31, 2020

Umoja Launches First Book Club

August 12, 2020

Umoja Responds: Injustice Perpetrated Against Black Lives

June 10, 2020

Update - Umoja Community - Office Closure

March 19, 2020

Northern California Regional Symposium Postponed

March 12, 2020

Umoja Mourns the Loss of Adolfo and Mary Jane Corral

February 19, 2020

What Students Say

Before Umoja, I was really isolated and didn’t assume any leadership roles. Umoja has revealed the leader in me and I’m grateful.

Terrell PatilloDiablo Valley College

I see Umoja as a sisterhood/brotherhood that will last a lifetime. My experience with Umoja has contributed to my life academically, spiritually and emotionally. For me, Umoja represents Black excellence.

Grace SwintStudent - American River College

In attending the Umoja Program it has inspired me in more ways than I can imagine. It has provided me with the opportunity of being introduced to the resources that will assist in my growth toward academic and college success.

Devonta ThomasStudent - Sierra College