Umoja (A Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.

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Upcoming Events

Summer Learning Institute

June 10, 2019 to June 14, 2019
The Summer Learning Institute (SLI) is an intensive retreat designed for Umoja Community program faculty and staff. The training focuses on immersing attendees in the philosophy, pedagogy, theoretical foundations, and best practices based on the...

Student Leadership Summit

August 1, 2019 to August 3, 2019
August 1-3, 2019   We are pleased to announce Umoja’s 2nd Annual Student Leadership Summit. We are inviting each Umoja Program to send five student leaders and one advisor who commits to working with these students next academic year to our summit....

Umoja XV Conference

November 1, 2019 to November 2, 2019
November 1-2, 2019 "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair" - Shirley Chisholm This year’s theme calls participants to resist the status quo and mobilize our community to advocate for the needs of students, faculty and...

What's Going On

Umoja Alumni Honored by the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund

December 4, 2018

Seattle Times: Black scholars find support, success in Highline College pilot program

November 16, 2018

Research and Publications

November 16, 2018

Umoja Remembers Vice Chancellor Linda Michalowski

October 22, 2018

Around Umoja:  El Camino College Alumni Spotlight Umoja Alumni Aaron Batiste

September 6, 2018

Umoja Community Connection

July 25, 2018

HBCU Transfer Guarantee Project

April 30, 2018

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 SmithStudent - 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