Each spring, we host our Black Womanhood in College Workshop for girls from several area high schools to learn about unique aspects of the Black woman’s experience in higher education. Current UVA students help to make the girls feel welcome and share information with them about the spaces and opportunities available to them. Guest speakers from the Charlottesville community share their own experiences as students at a wide range of colleges and universities and offer guidance to help prepare the girls to pursue their college dreams.
for UVA Students
We have leadership, planning, support, or mentor roles for you to get involved with our Black Womanhood in College Workshop in the spring.
- Enjoy fun activities throughout the school year that will support your involvement with BWCW and connect you with others who share your experiences.
- Network with leaders involved with this 1-day spring workshop that brings girls to Grounds from high schools all over Central Virginia.
- Bring your own joys and challenges to help shape this spring 2025 event showing area girls what their college experience can be.
Sign up now to JOIN US - all we need is your UVA email address!
for Charlottesville-Area Workshop Guests
We ask local Black women who attended different undergraduate schools to participate in the Black Womanhood in College Workshop. We appreciate any support you can lend to this event if you are interested in participating or can share this request with others who would enjoy the opportunity to speak with local Black young women. To express interest, please contact Nsofwa Chanda.
for Counselors (or Parents) of High School Girls
Our staff contacts the guidance department at participating high schools in the area to arrange their students’ workshop attendance each year. To inquire about your high school's participation or express interest in having your school join the next workshop, contact Nsofwa Chanda.