Congratulations to the first Umoja learning community graduating class! In honor of their accomplishments, each student has been awarded a $250 scholarship. Below is a list of the 2017 Umoja graduates.
Natalie Broomfield
Degree: Art
Danielle Cox
Degree: Liberal Arts (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
Transferring to Sonoma State University
Ty Davis
Major: History
Transferring toDrexel University
Nequeshé Dyer
Degree: Business Administration
Taria (Cardova) Gregoire
Degree: Multimedia Studies
Transferring to San Francisco State University
Jordan Jackson
Degree: Liberal Arts (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
Transferring to Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Vickie Sunny Lyrek
Degree: Liberal Arts (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
Transferring to Sonoma State University
Mia Mims
Degree: Communication
Transferring to Clark Atlanta University
Karim N’Diaye
Degree: Liberal Arts (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
Transferring to Biola University
JT (Jaimon) Robinson
Degree: Liberal Arts (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
Transferring to University of Texas A&M International
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. The belief is that when the voices and histories of students are deliberately and intentionally recognized, the opportunity for self-efficacy emerges and a foundation is formed for academic success. Umoja actively serves and promotes student success for all students through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to the legacy of the African and African-American diasporas.
The College of Marin Umoja learning community is open to all eligible students and is designed specifically to increase the retention, success, graduation, and transfer rates for students of African ancestry.