The African Diaspora Initiative (ADI) is a Multicultural Student Services (MSS) program that serves as an African-centered “home away from home” and oasis for students of diverse African and Black identities. Our programming focuses on observing cultural celebrations, developing key leadership skills, and fostering community among students who belong to the African diaspora.
The African Diaspora Initiative contributes significantly to the “come as you are” approach of UVU. Our work is consciously centered in the best of African history, culture, and tradition, which express the values of dedication, vision, hard work, collectivism, and positive affirmation. UVU’s mascot, the wolverine, is a symbol of endurance, resilience, and perseverance.
We strive to find African symbols, concepts, and language that represent these core values.
African Diaspora Initiative
