Sub-Saharan Africa

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Sub-Saharan Africa

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Tina

“I love the U of A. Most importantly is the faculty members. They are great... They are willing to push you to be the best you can be... And they make you understand that you don’t have to have a prior knowledge... Before you know it, you are there.”

Tina
Nigeria

 

400+

Clubs & Organizations

Get involved at the University of Arizona through a variety of student organizations, fraternities and sororities, clubs, and cultural centers. Visit the Student Life page to learn more!

You can also find club sports & outdoor organizations to promote and develop an interest in a variety of sports & physical activities. Currently, there are 31 club sports within Campus Recreation, representing 1,000 student-athletes. Learn more at the Campus Recreation website.

Featured Student Clubs

African Student Association

African Student Association

Find this club on Facebook:
The University of Arizona African Student Association

Coalition of Black Organizations (COBO)

Coalition of Black Organizations (COBO)

Check out this club on Instagram:
@cobouarizona

Jennifer

“I have received a lot of support from the U of A in terms of settling down and getting things done. I just like being on top of things or getting timely responses to my queries and questions. And I absolutely love my department. They are just really lovely faculty.”

Jennifer
Zimbabwe

 

UArizona Demographics

Over 180

International students are from
Sub-Saharan Africa*

2,170+

Total students identify as
Black or African American*

730+

Faculty & staff identify as
Black or African American*

*Demographic facts taken from the Office of Diversity & Inclusion at the University of Arizona (2023)

Home Away From Home

Places of Worship

  • Islamic Center of Tucson
  • Muslim Community Center of Tucson
  • Debre Medhanit Medehane Alem (EOTC)
  • African Church Shechem

Markets

  • AZ African Market
  • Lee Lee International Market
  • Dee’s African Market
  • Okeil’s African Market & Beauty

Hair Specialists

  • Candiiee’s Studio Natural Hair Salon
  • Fati’s Hair Braiding Salon
  • Melvira’s Hair Studio
  • Divine Beauty Bar

Communities

  • The Dunbar Pavilion
  • Diaspora Showcase
  • African American Museum of Southern Arizona
  • African Community AZ

Restaurants

  • Alafia West-African Cuisine
  • Café Desta
  • Queen Sheba Restaurant & Market
  • Zemam’s Ethiopian Cuisine

Information provided here is for informational purposes only.
Arizona International does not endorse or guarantee its accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, or availability.

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