OUR MISSION

We welcome anyone and everyone to our programs who want to engage in community, share in knowledge, and learn with us. Black Programs unites students of African American, Black, Caribbean, and African descent in developing scholarship, leadership, and advocacy as students, graduates, and alumni. We share the awareness and history of Black culture and excellence to the campus at large, the Las Cruces community, and through various engagements. Our African American, Black, Caribbean, and African descent have the opportunity to engage in programs, events, and initiatives that allow them to engage in intentional, cultural affinity but also develop a successful network among each other and also among our Black faculty and staff. In the upcoming years, Black Programs will support our reimagined living learning residential community (Sankofa); Scholarship with involvement with various, Black academic organizations; Mentoring from a peer and faculty and staff model inclusive of students major and support; and events and programs that enhance the engagement (academically, socially, and civically) that creates a sense of support and belonging during our students time here.