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The CBC provides educational, social and cultural support for African and African American students, faculty, staff and community members by hosting programs, events, resources, and direct outreach to the community.
See Annual and Upcoming EventsSee our upcoming cultural celebrations and find opportunities to connect with the community. Register for special CBC events and stay up-to-date with our programming.
See Our Annual EventsDiscover campus resources intended to promote your personal, professional and academic growth. Find campus organizations created for wellness, community development, and so much more.
Find Campus ResourcesThe Quad LLC is a Living Learning Community that was created to provide Black and Hispanic/Latino students a space for cultural connection and academic support.
Learn About Life at the QuadThe LIFT Mentoring Program is available to incoming Black first-year students and is a way for students to receive guidance through their first year at WVU.
LIFT students also have access to our WARMup pre-orientation program, providing them with special opportunities such as early move-in to their residence hall, networking events, and so much more.
Join the LIFT Mentoring ProgramConnect with the community as we come together to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Hear from this year's keynote speaker, Tiffany Dena Loftin, and other presenters while enjoying a light, complimentary breakfast with friends and colleagues.
Attend this EventJoining a student organization is a great way to get engaged on campus and meet students with shared interests. See organizations on campus and beyond that were created for and by Black students.
Find OrganizationsThe Black Alumni Association is an excellent resource for graduates of WVU. See how you can get involved with the association and join their mailing list at the page linked below.
Learn About the BAAThe Mountaineer Parents Club connects parents and families to the WVU student experience. Visit their website to learn more about what they offer and how to join.
Learn About the MPCHere, every voice adds to the rich tapestry of our heritage, and every step you take honors those who came before. Together, let us grow, uplift, and continue the legacy.
The 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient is Delegate Anitra Hamilton.
Read the Article The MLK Achievement Award RecipientThe 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient is Delegate Anitra Hamilton.
Read the Article The MLK Achievement Award RecipientThe National Society of Black Engineers chapter of the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University is observing its 40-year anniversary this month, an important milestone in the chapter’s history.
Read the Article WVU Chapter of National Society of Black Engineers Celebrates 40 YearsIn May, Lauryn Christian Alexander became the first Black woman to graduate from WVU with a PhD in forensic science.
Read the Article Meet the First Black Woman to Earn a PhD in Forensic Science at WVUThe 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient is Delegate Anitra Hamilton.
Read the Article The MLK Achievement Award Recipient