African American

In the African American Affinity Group students will be able to network with like-minded alums and professionals who are passionate about their journey as African American students and who will help identify shared experiences and resources central to their academic success. This is a space where students can learn how to master their academic journey and become ready to develop as early career professionals: a community of members supporting the success of every student!

Scroll through the resources and articles to find information related to the African American experience and be inspired by success stories.

If you are interested in participating in and/or supporting this community, please feel free to share your experiences, provide resources that may support students’ pathways to development, connect with students to offer insight and support, and inform the broader community of internships, community engagement, or job opportunities.

Black EnterpriseBlackEnterprise.com is the first-stop online destination for black professionals and entrepreneurs, and with good reason: This interactive and user-friendly website, accessed via desktop, tablet, or mobile, offers expert analysis, resources, and insight from Black Enterprise’s esteemed editors and the nation’s top thought leaders in small business, personal finance, careers and leadership, technology, education, and lifestyle. BlackEnterprise.com features exclusive profiles, videos, photo galleries, and podcasts that keep you entertained and informed, such as the Game Changers video series of advice from the country’s most powerful black executives, and the BE the Code podcast of interviews with innovative black startups. There are also special initiatives, such as BizBlock, our community-building registry of black small businesses across the country. And it’s all supported by a dynamic social media presence, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn that provides the behind-the-scenes scoop and helps you connect and engage with your peers. Visitors can also experience our conferences and events via livestream and view the latest episodes of our TV shows. Innovative… authoritative… accessible… BlackEnterprise.com is the online nexus for people looking to get ahead and stay informed
Black Career Women's Network (BCWN)Black Career Women’s Network is a national career development enterprise dedicated to fostering the professional growth of African American women.
BCWN’s purpose is to bridge the gap of support for professional development and mentor access by providing curated tools, resources, content and a strong network for women to strategically manage their careers, navigate the workplace and thrive professionally.
Black Career SuccessBlackCareerSuccess.com is the #1 Source for Essential Career Advice Tailored to the Black Job Seeker’s Experience! Whether you are seeking a promotion or an entirely new career, this is the place for you.
We can help your job search in many ways! There are a multitude of FREE job search resources. Visit our Daily Career Motivation blog topic where our intention is to inspire and motivation you to continue your job search. Read our Career Success blog that is posted each Sunday and provides a new tool or tip that will help you to stand out among other job seekers. Consider following Black Career Success on Social Media. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see new Career Success videos each Tuesday by noon.

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Congratulations To Adrian Ramirez for being selected as a Career Leader Fellowship Recipient.

The UTSA Career Center would like to congratulate Adrian Ramirez for being selected for the inaugural cohort of the Career Leaders 2021 Fellowship Program. The Career Leadership Collective describes the program as “an elite, annual, application-based opportunity for career leaders …

By Laura Cardenas

Over the last year, almost everything in our world has been upended. However, groups like the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) have kept pushing onward and upward. As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), UTSA is able to …

By Lisa Vigil

Are you looking forward to your internship in 2021 and in need of financial support? The University Career Center is excited to announce the opening of the 2021 Internship Scholarship for qualified UTSA students who have in person or virtual …

By Rachael Fletcher

The year 2020 has allotted for innovation and creativity in keeping everyone connected virtually while we practice social distancing. As we shift to a cyber lifestyle, many familiar settings like a classroom or office are being facilitated on apps, websites, …

By Tyra Allen

The UTSA Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is seeking applicants for the 2020 Provost’s Undergraduate Research Fellowship which provides funding awards to support undergraduate research and creative scholarly work throughout the university. The OUR offers two scholarships for student researchers: …

By Rachael Fletcher

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*Physical office hours are 10:00am - 2:00pm every Monday and Thursday at the Main Campus.

*Drop-in hours will be conducted virtually through Zoom. To meet with a UCC team member during virtual drop-in hours, please use the following link during the designated hours: http://bit.ly/VirtualDropIns

*Drop-in hours advertised here are general and open to all students and alumni. To visit with a specific career counselor during their virtual office/drop-in hours, see their availability in “Career Counselors” or “Meet the Team.”