Get Involved: Africa Student Groups at CU
'The purpose of the African Students Association is to provide a forum for meaningful discussion of the political, social, and cultural landscape of Africa. ASA aims to create a culturally enlightened community on campus by educating people about Africa, and welcomes all people interested in Africa and African issues. ASA was established to serve as a support network for its members and foster both an awareness and appreciation of African culture and heritage within the wider Columbia and Barnard community.'
Instagram @asacolumbia
Tiktok @columbiaasa
Twitter @cuafricans
Facebook @asacolumbia
Visit ASA's website to learn more.
'SPAN'S mission is to create a vibrant community at SIPA showcasing the development and diverse cultures of Africa and its Diaspora. SPAN is also an avenue to advocate for more representation from Africa and its Diaspora in SIPA's student body.'
Instagram @span.columbia
Facebook @sipaspan
'A student-led club aiming to engage the Columbia community with opportunities, challenges and current events regarding the African continent.'
Instagram: @adg.columbia
Visit ADG's linktree to learn more.
The Black Business Students Association (BBSA), established in 1973, promotes the well-being of Black-identifying students and allies and provides resources to promote their academic success, personal development and professional advancement. BBSA is dedicated to spotlighting and elevating the Black experience at Columbia Business School and to meaningfully impacting the student body and the local community.
The Columbia Business School (CBS) Africa Business Club (ABC) works to advance social and economic issues related to Africa and promote an understanding of Africa at Columbia Business School. ABC not only shares cultural and international perspectives from Africa on campus, but also builds community through education and various forms of engagement and entertainment. ABC serves to uplift the voices of Africa and the African diaspora on campus in unique ways by amplifying trends and opportunities within Africa and African culture to create a strong bond among members and allies.
The ABC also co-hosts the Columbia Africa Conference with other Columbia University graduate schools such as the School of International and Public Affairs and the School of Engineering. The conference is the largest African focused event at Columbia Business School. The conference engages attendees in fruitful discussion regarding challenges and opportunities in Africa. Furthermore, the mission of the Club is to increase awareness of business opportunities in Africa across the student body, not just among African students.
The Ethiopian Eritrean Students Association fosters a sense of community and support among Ethiopian and Eritrean students on campus. We strive to promote cultural awareness and understanding of Ethiopia and Eritrea in the Columbia community, while also providing a space for students to celebrate their heritage and connect with others who share similar experiences. Through educational and social events, we aim to enhance the academic and personal growth of our members, and contribute positively to the Columbia community. We also seek to engage with the wider Ethiopian and Eritrean communities beyond campus.
The Columbia Somali Students Association exists to meet the academic, social, and cultural needs of the Somali students at Columbia. It is also to promote unity amongst fellow Somalis, bring awareness of the diaspora's cultural heritage and history to both Somalis and non-Somalis, and play a positive role in the Somali community of New York City.
Columbia African Students (@columbia_africans) is a networking organization for African, Black, and Caribbean students and alumni across Columbia University's graduate schools. This organization aims to connect individuals and potentially provide opportunities or friendships. You can learn more by visiting Instagram
Nigerians at Columbia is a student-led organization that serves as a vital community hub for the Nigerian diaspora and those interested in Nigerian heritage within the university. Dedicated to providing a "home away from home," the club fosters connections through networking, social events, and cultural celebrations. By amplifying Nigerian excellence and creating space for meaningful exchange, the group plays an essential role in the diverse ecosystem of African student initiatives supported by the Columbia Institute of African Studies. Follow and engage with them at: Instagram
The AfroDiaspora Colloquium operates within Columbia General Studies as an independent student initiative that bridges academic inquiry with community dialogue. Its mission is to foster Pan-African solidarity through scholarship, art, and conversation ultimately cultivating a space where students and thought leaders can examine the past, confront the present, and imagine a liberated future for people of African descent worldwide.
The AfroDiaspora Colloquium intentionally centers the diverse and intersecting identities of the African diaspora from continental Africans and Afro-Caribbeans to Afro-Latinx and African Americans, as well as Afro-Indigenous peoples. The platform also welcomes those often marginalized in institutional spaces: nontraditional and transfer students, LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, first-generation scholars, and others seeking authentic community and diasporic exchange.
Contact: [email protected]
MANSA (Muslim Afro Niyyah Students Association) serves to provide a space on Columbia University’s campus and surrounding community for Muslims of the African Diaspora. MANSA values unity, acceptance and islamic integrity. To foster this active community engagement, this organisation will provide a forum for discussion and education of the political, social, and cultural landscape of the Muslim and African Diaspora convergence.
Here are some of our past meetings and events! Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @MANSAColumbia if you want to join our executive board or be on a committee apply here: forms.gle/GSb3naHZgdutCE1o7
https://msa.studentgroups.columbia.edu/content/mansa