MEMBERSHIP
JOIN
Being a registered member of the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan ensures Black alumni are counted, visible, and represented in university decisions. It unlocks access to resources, opportunities, and platforms that strengthen your connection to Michigan. It also increases UMBA’s ability to advocate for, programming and support for the Black alumni community.
Ultimately, it turns individual participation into collective power and influence.
GET INVOLVED
UMBA isn’t just something you join—it’s something you can help shape. Getting involved with UMBA connects you to a powerful network that supports your personal and professional growth. It provides access to meaningful experiences and opportunities that deepen your connection to the black alumni collective. You can lead, influence initiatives, and directly support current students and future generations. Ultimately, it allows you to stay connected, make an impact, and be part of a lasting legacy.
BENEFITS
The UMBA has more to offer than just homecoming events. UMBA connects you to a dynamic of alumni across industries, countries and generation. By joining UMBA, you directly support future leaders, while helping shape the next 50 years of impact.
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It's not just membership - It's LEGACY work
FAQs
What is UMBA and what do you do?
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The University of Michigan Black Alumni (UMBA) is an official alumni affiliate of the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. UMBA connects Black Wolverines for networking, mentoring, career support, and social events while strengthening ties between Black alumni and the University of Michigan.