University of Arizona Black Alumni

Providing service and support to students and alumni.
 

The University of Arizona Black Alumni (UABA) is made up of accomplished graduates and former students of the UA who live throughout the world. Associate memberships are available to UA graduates, former students, and others who support the goals of the organization.

UABA was founded in 1982 to promote academic excellence among Black students at the university, provide financial and mentoring support to qualified and deserving students, and develop linkages with alumni and supporters in the professional and business community.

For information about the University of Arizona Black Alumni, contact Tina L. Johnson at (520) 621-4407. For information about scholarships, contact Tanisha N. Johnson, UABA Scholarship Chair, at (520) 626-8626.

Current Activities
Here are just a few of the things UABA is involved with our students and alumni: student mentoring program, receptions for scholarship recipients and parents, Homecoming Tent on the Mall, newsletters, partnerships with community groups, and fund-raising support for other community groups.

University Support
The UABA, one of the most active clubs in the Alumni Association's organizational structure, receives administrative and logistical support from the Arizona Alumni Association. Lines of communication and cooperation are well established between the UABA and the President's Office, Student Financial Aid, the African American Student Affairs and the UA Foundation. The UABA also works closely with relevant staff offices, program directors, and student organizations that share interests and concern.

Corporate Support
The UABA recognizes the importance of support from corporations, businesses, and foundations. By virtue of those relationships, the UABA now enjoys a growing scholarship endowment unique among all public universities.

Individual and Community
The success of the UA Black Alumni can be traced directly to individuals who become members, volunteer time, share ideas, participate, and donate their money. Support for the UABA comes from alumni and friends throughout the world. UA Black Alumni members and associate members are visibly involved in communities throughout the country. Members serve on governing bodies and advisory boards, hold public office, and volunteer for civic causes. We are most very proud of members and friends who volunteer their time with students as advisors or mentors.

The UABA has accomplished much since 1982, but the future holds new major obstacles, including changing demographics, escalating costs for education, and rising community expectations.

Membership (Click here to download membership form)
Regular Membership
All former students who received a degree or completed 30 units of credit or more at the UA are eligible for membership.
Associate Membership
Any person who is not a former student of the UA, or who has not completed more than 29 units at the university, may become an associate member with all privileges except those of voting and serving on the executive committee.

Get involved!
For more information about the University of Arizona Black Alumni, contact uaba@al.arizona.edu or (520) 621-4407.