African Graduate Students Association – CU Boulder – The African Graduate Student Association at CU – Boulder (AGSA) provides a supportive community for African students, offering material and moral support as they pursue their educational goals. AGSA also benefits the wider campus by educating students and faculty about African cultures and heritage through social, cultural, and educational activities.

Our Mission

AGSA enhances campus culture through mentorship, events, and cross-cultural education.

A meticulous arrangement of informational materials on a smooth, light-gray table, representing an African Graduate Student Association welcome desk. A tri-fold brochure stands upright, its cover featuring a stylized, minimalist outline of Africa in soft gold against a white background, with the title “AGSA at CU – Boulder” in clean sans-serif type. Beside it, neatly stacked flyers titled “Cultural Events,” “Academic Support,” and “Community Resources” fan outward slightly. A discreet name placard with the association’s acronym sits at the front edge. Natural light from a nearby window creates soft highlights on the paper surfaces and gentle shadows along the table’s edge. Photographed from a slightly elevated, three-quarter view with photographic realism and a neutral, professional palette, the image conveys organization, accessibility, and institutional credibility.

A polished whiteboard in a graduate study room, filled with neatly written markers in dark gray and muted teal, outlining a project titled “African Graduate Student Support Initiative.” Bullet points detail mentorship, workshops, and cultural events, with small arrows and tidy diagrams connecting ideas. At the base of the whiteboard, a slim aluminum tray holds carefully aligned markers and an eraser. The surrounding walls are a soft, warm gray, and a glass panel to the side reflects soft overhead lighting, adding subtle depth. The lighting is evenly distributed, eliminating harsh glare while providing clear legibility. Captured at a slight angle with moderate depth of field to keep all text in focus, the photograph exudes clarity, structure, and a forward-thinking, professional atmosphere.

A large, wall-mounted digital screen in a modern campus hallway displaying a professional slide titled “Exploring African Cultures and Heritage.” The slide design features a clean white background, a muted terracotta band across the bottom, and a simple, abstract map of Africa composed of geometric shapes in neutral tones. The screen is framed by a slim black bezel and mounted on a light stone wall with a subtle texture. Recessed ceiling lights provide soft, even illumination, with slight reflections on the screen’s glass surface adding realism without obscuring content. Shot straight-on with meticulous alignment and sharp focus, the composition emphasizes the screen as the central subject, communicating a polished, institutional approach to cultural education.

AGSA Events

Upcoming events…

2026 AGSA Council Election

Be part of sustaining AGSA’s impact! Nominate to serve on the AGSA Council and take your leadership skills to the next level.

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Spring 2026 Graduation

Join us in celebrating our 2026 graduates! Honor our master’s and PhD student members as they complete their degrees this spring.

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Afrounity Game 2026

Afrounity Game is coming to Boulder this summer! Join us for the second edition of our fun‑packed event, featuring four AGSA bodies across Colorado.

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Recently concluded events

Tax filling session

Our in-house specialist led an information-packed session to demystify the tax filing process for AGSA members.

Internship hunt session

Our community gathered to learn the “secret sauce” of internship hunting from three of our own top-tier interns.

Fall 2025 welcome event

We gathered to celebrate our newest PhD and Master’s students as they joined the AGSA family. An evening of building new bonds and catching up with old friends. (Highlights on Instagram)

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Summer Hike & Picnic

AGSA members hit the trails and gathered for a memorable picnic under the sun. An afternoon dedicated to recharging in nature while strengthening our bonds beyond the classroom.

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Afro Unity Game 2025

Over 150 scholars from three Colorado campuses converged in Fort Collins for our inaugural sports and unity event. A powerful day of competition, culture, and cross-campus community building.

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Spring 2025 Graduation

We gathered to celebrate our newest alumni as they reflect on their incredible journeys at CU Boulder. An engaging evening of gratitude, and reflection

Voices from out past events…

On Afro Unity game…

”The belongingness was top notch… It was an excellent event and the organizers are highly commendable.”

On Afro Unity game..

”What an excellent event… Thank you for the wonderful work in pulling this off!!!.”

On seminar events…

”I really enjoyed the seminar… You guys did an excellent job.”

On spring graduation…

”The planning and the event itself was extremely exceptional. You guys did an absolute great job..”

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