Colleges & Universities

African Student Association, University of Oregon Eugene, OR Location: Black Cultural Center

Afrocentric Student Club, Central Oregon Community College Bend, OR A space for students of color and allies to come together to share in community. A space for students to laugh, to cry, to study and discuss, to be, and to grow together. All are welcome in this club. We exist to elevate Black and Brown voices, to increase Black and Brown representation, and to grow together in our understanding and celebration of Black and Afrocentric history, heritage, culture and traditions. 

The Association of African Students (AAS), Portland State University The Association of African Students (AAS) is dedicated to the constant exchange of socio-cultural information and understanding between PSU, its community, the City of Portland and African Students. AAS encourages students, faculty and staff, to come together and learn more about Africa. AAS has set among its goals to strive for excellent reputation within and around PSU.

Black Alumni and Friends Network, OSU Corvallis, OR The OSU Black Alumni and Friends Network (BAFN) is an official group open to Oregon State alumni and friends who identify with and support Pan- African, Afro-Caribbean, Black, African and African American communities. Meet regularly with Beaver alumni and build your personal and professional network, plus offer support, mentorship or career opportunities to current students and alumni.

Black Alumni Network, University of Oregon Alumni Association Eugene, OR  The UOAA Black Alumni Network is an alumni affinity chapter which was established in 2016 to connect Black alumni and provide support to current Black UO students. The Black Alumni Network encourages Black alumni, former students, current students, faculty and staff members, parents and family members of students, and members of the UO community who identify as Black or have a heart for the UOBAN mission to get involved with the group.

Black & African American Student Resources, OSU Corvallis, OR List of culturally-specific resources at OSU (and beyond)

Black and Indigenous Student Success Connections, OSU Corvallis, OR The Dr. Lawrence Griggs Office of Black & Indigenous Student Success fosters rich and intentional relationships across the Oregon State University landscape in an effort to increase access, academic success and retention for Black, Native American, Pacific Islander and Alaskan Native students. Collaborating with other departments within the Division of Student Affairs, the office creates clear pathways for students to connect with important services and programming, including academic support, co-curricular opportunities, career development, recruitment and outreach.  

Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA), OSU Corvallis, OR The BGSA is an organization dedicated to making the Oregon State University (OSU) community aware of and responsive to the needs and concerns of black graduate students. The BGSA serves as a professional and social support body for graduate and undergraduate students. BGSA is particularly concerned with the recruitment and retention of black undergraduates into graduate school. 

Black Law Students Association, Lewis & Clark Law School The purpose of the Black Law Students Association is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black attorneys who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.

Black Law Students Association, University of Oregon Eugene, OR UO BLSA is dedicated to educating, supporting, and promoting African American law students and communities of color. We are an affiliate chapter of the National Black Law Students Association, the nation's largest student-run organization.

Black Male Alliance, University of Oregon Eugene, OR Instagram Account

Black Mental Health & Wellness, Oregon State Corvallis, OR We provide tools Black/African American students to not only survive, but thrive at Oregon State University and beyond. From one-on-one to group, targeted programming, and everything in between. We got you.

Black Student Nurses Umoja of OHSU The Black Student Nurses Umoja (BSNU) of OHSU mission is to provide community for Black and African American diaspora identified students within the OHSU School of Nursing undergraduate and graduate programs. BSNU's aim is to create space where truth and respect is upheld within its members. Provide a safe and brave environment to discuss issues that affect the Black/African American community within OHSU and Oregon. Advocate for student experiences and uphold anti-racist culture within higher education and the nursing profession. Connect and network within the profession and grow in professional development while contributing to URM pathways programs. BSNU also commits to celebrating Black/African American excellence, culture, and history.

Black Women of Achievement, University of Oregon Eugene, OR Empowering, Nurturing, Networking, Supporting, & Connecting!

Caribbean Community Connection, Portland State University Caribbean Community Connection (C3) is committed to pass on knowledge about the vastly diverse Caribbean islands.

Eastern Oregon University Black Student Union La Grande, OR The purpose of the Black Student Union of Eastern Oregon University is to foster a sense of community among all students of the African Diaspora at EOU. Our mission is to stimulate the intellectual, political, cultural, and social growth of all EOU students. Through enriching programs such as General Meetings, our Leadership and Mentoring Program, and community service, we seek to educate ourselves and the larger Eastern Oregon community, in hopes that awareness will spark action and ignite change in our communities. In addition, the Black Student Union shall serve as a resource to all other groups on campus serving students of the African Diaspora. It is our belief that “men and women of ordinary ability become Pillars of Strength when aroused by desire, stimulated by action.”

Lane Community College Black Student Union Eugene, OR The Black Student Union is a student-based organization focused on the cultural, social, and academic needs of African-American students attending Lane. It seeks to build cultural and community bridges in the general context of the academic environment.

The BSU is committed to the development of cross-cultural ties with all groups on campus and in the community at large. The office is located in the Multi-Cultural Center, Building #1, room 206.

L.E.A.D: Legacy Education for Afrocentric Development Bend, OR LEAD's primary goal is to encourage high school students regardless of culture and background to pursue:

• Build a network of culturally-led curriculum focused developing agency.

• Work to address the unique challenges faced by Black students 

• While providing them with the necessary resources and opportunities to thrive.

The LEAD Program also plays a crucial role in supporting Black student success. Focused on providing leadership programming, ongoing academic support, restorative justice services, and leadership conferences to empower Black students. 

Lewis & Clark Black Student Union The Black Student Union aims to create an accountable and safe space for people of color on campus, as well as allies. We are a community centered around critical dialogue, political action, and social justice.

Linfield University Black Student Union Linfield's Black Student Union (BSU) brings together and acknowledges individuals of all diversities while striving to especially give unique insight and education in Black culture. BSU is open to all self-identified Black students, as well as allies and those interested in learning more!

We provide a safe space to voice ideas, interests and concerns of Black students and all our diverse members on campus in order to share the multitude of experiences and perspectives of importance.

Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center, OSU Corvallis, OR The mission of the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center is to complement the academic program of studies and enrich the quality of campus life for African and African-American students on-campus and online at Oregon State University.

Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center, UO Eugene, OR Spurred by student demands, and made possible by grassroots support and donor gifts, the new Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center will be an academic, cultural, and social home for the UO’s Black students and the community. The center is named for Lyllye Reynolds-Parker, a civil rights activist and UO alumna who touched countless lives of UO students in her career as an academic advisor.

National Association of Black Journalists, University of Oregon Eugene, OR As a collective, UO NABJ strives to strengthen the voice of BIPOC students on campus by providing a safe space for collaboration and a platform to share their stories and experiences. Together we hope to advance journalism by increasing the diversity of perspectives across all media.

The Nia Black Scholar Living-Learning Community, OSU Corvallis, OR The Nia Black Scholar Living-Learning Community offers a residential experience for students with a shared interest in centering Black people and people of the African diaspora. Nia allows students to build strong community, explore racial identity and understand what it means to be Black and African American in Oregon and at Oregon State University. Nia, one of seven Nguzo Saba, Kwanzaa principles, means “to make our collective vocation the building and development of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness."

Pacific University Black Student Union Forest Grove, OR Black student union gives safe, supportive, and inclusive space to any and all Black and African American students here at Pacific University.

Portland State University Black Student Union The BSU serves as a social, intellectual and political community for students of the African diaspora through education, organizing and action. Due to the lack of representation for students of the African Diaspora, we come together for the purpose of establishing visibility on campus for recruitment, retention and success of individuals within our community.

Portland Community College Black Student Union The mission of the Black Student Union (BSU) is to support and hold an intellectually engaging space for the diverse population of students who identify as Black and/or African-American on the campuses of Portland Community College and the surrounding Portland Metro area.

Portland State University Pan African Commons The Pan-African Commons cultivates cultural, personal, academic, and professional development and opportunities through programming and resources that foster empowerment, enrichment, and principled solidarity that advocates liberation among peoples in the African diaspora.

Social Justice and Equity Center, Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR  The Southern Oregon University Social Justice and Equity Center endeavors to create an inclusive program that promotes academic achievement, celebrates diversity, and supports the rich life experiences of the SOU community. Toward this goal, we seek to advocate on behalf of Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color students, faculty, and staff by maintaining an open center where patrons will connect with a variety of constituencies in order to explore the multifaceted issues of Race and Racial Justice.

University of Oregon Black Student Counseling Services Eugene, OR  Counseling Services offers a variety of specialized services to support the needs and experiences of our African American and Black* students.

University of Oregon Black Student Union Eugene, OR Instagram Account

University of Oregon Career Center Black/African American/African Student Career Support Eugene, OR  The University Career Center is committed to supporting your career development as a student who identifies as Black/African American/African and helping you make the most of your time at the University of Oregon. Your identity may likely intersect with your career choices, extracurricular interests, and future goals. The University Career Center is here to help you explore the role your identity may play in your job search and connect you to helpful resources.

University of Portland Black Student Union The Black Student Union strives to promote friendship, respect, and cooperation among Black students, as well as with all other racial and ethnic groups in our University. We promote cultural awareness and diversity through the participation and organization of cultural, social and educational events.

Everyone is welcome.

Western Oregon Black Student Union Monmouth, OR  A safe space for you to hang out, have intellectual conversations, and feel supported & understood.

Western Oregon Diversity Resources Monmouth, OR  WOU is the home to a variety of resources related to diversity and social justice.

Contact ASWOU for a complete listing of student organizations on campus. Or, search in the WOU Network for clubs and organization!

Willamette University Black Student Union Salem, OR  The Black Student Union is dedicated to the unification and healing of African-Americans, people of African descent and others that are part of the African Diaspora through self-determination, cultural education, and academic excellence. Through the Implementation of these principles and others, the Black Student Union will strive to continue the struggle for Black liberation and the liberation of all.