About the African American Cultural Center
The African American Cultural Center (AACC) at UConn provides a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes academic excellence, social consciousness, and cultural identity for students of African descent. Founded in 1968 as a response to student activism, the center has played a vital role in the university's diversity and equity efforts. AACC serves as a hub for leadership development, community engagement, and intellectual exploration — offering programming, resources, and events that celebrate the African diaspora and promote dialogue across cultures. At the AACC, students find community, mentorship, and a space to thrive — both personally and academically.
🚨 UConn 2nd & 3rd years 🚨
Interested in research but not sure how to get started? Thinking about grad school? 👩🏾🔬👨🏼🔬
The CAPS Research Scholar Candidate Program is now accepting applications! ✨
✔️ Year-round STEM research guidance
✔️ Summer research opportunities
✔️ Grad school prep (M.S. & Ph.D.)
✔️ Networking + strong application support
✔️ NO prior research experience required 🙌
📅 Deadline: October 16, 2025 @ 12PM
The AACC is excited to welcome you back! Join us for our Annual Welcome Back Dinner ✨
📅 Thursday, September 25th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Student Union Ballroom (SU 330/331)
RSVP through the QR code on the flyer — the link will also be in the Linktree in our bio! 🌿
✨ Join us in supporting the D9 & the IGC at CSD’s Meet the Greeks Expo! ✨
Celebrate culture, unity, and tradition with the Divine Nine (D9) and Intercultural Greek Council (IGC). 🌍💫
📅 Thursday, September 11
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Student Union Ballroom
Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and experience the energy of our Greek community! 🔥
#MeetTheGreeks #D9 #IGC #UConn #Community #GreekLife
Caught some of our Black student orgs at the Involvement Fair—come see them all at the Black Student Org Involvement Fair this Friday from 3–5 PM in the Shippee Pequot😌
✨ Join us at the Black Student Organization Involvement Fair✨
🗓 Friday, 9/5
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Shippee Pequot Room
Come connect, network, and get involved with Black student orgs on campus! Open to the entire UConn community!
✨ Save the Date! ✨Our AACC Welcome Back Dinner is happening on Thursday, 9/25/25 🍽️— Come for the food, stay for the community. 💛
Good vibes, good food, and even better people 🌟🔥 Nothing beats a cookout like this one 💛
Don’t forget!! The AACC Community Kickoff Cookout is coming up 👀 Good food, good people, good vibes. You don’t wanna miss it❤️🔥
Shoutout to @helena.starr_ for capturing last years program!!!
