African Diaspora Initiative

A Home for the diasporA

Our mission at the African Diaspora Initiative (ADI) is to serve as a home away from home and oasis for students of diverse African/Black identities.

Networking

We make the effort to pair student leaders with faculty/staff mentors.

We also have weekly and monthly social and networking events for all students to connect with peers and mentors.

Leadership

Our Student and Community Outreach Coordinators serve as peer mentors helping fellow students navigate the many social and academic challenges of being a college student.

Scholarship

The African Diaspora Initiative Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in supporting students of the African diaspora at UVU!

Preference for this scholarship is given to students in leadership with the Black Student Union.