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

Winter Retreat

January 3, 2019 to January 5, 2019
January 3, 2019 at 3:00pm to January 5, 2019 at 3:00pm   The Umoja Community Education Foundation is excited to welcome all Umoja Coordinators and Co-coordinators to attend our Annual Winter Retreat. The Winter Retreat is a convening of the Umoja...

Regional Symposium

March 15, 2019
The purpose of the Regional Symposia is to bring together Umoja program faculty, staff, and students to learn from each other “in community.” Symposia are a one-day INDABA (a deep discussion) focusing on topics designed to strengthen Umoja programs...

Summer Learning Institute

June 10, 2019 to June 14, 2019
SAVE THE DATE!   The 2019 Summer Learning Institute will be held on June 10 - 14, 2019 at the Hotel Irvine in Irvine California.  Registration will be open soon so watch for more information to be posted here.  

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

Call for Nominations: Umoja Community Education Foundation Board of Directors

September 25, 2018

Umoja Alumni: Meet Jessica Troupe

September 10, 2018

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

September 6, 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