Black Cultural Center Scholarships
Award allocations are based on academic classification, but range from $2,500–$7,000; available for incoming first-year students through graduate and law students.
AY2025-26 scholarship will open in summer 2025
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Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center
1870 East 15th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97403
Academic Year Hours
- 9:30 a.m.–6:45 p.m.
- 9:30 a.m.–6:45 p.m.
- 9:30 a.m.–6:45 p.m.
- 9:30 a.m.–6:45 p.m.
- 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- CLOSED
- CLOSED
Hours subject to change; summer hours will vary.
Collaboration and Advertisements?
We invite the UO campus and greater Oregon community to advertise programs, events, and job opportunities via the Shades of Black Newsletter and BCC social media.
BCC Space Reservations
Plan your next meeting, campus visit, or event with us! Submit your request at least one week in advance. Please note: All requests are subject to staff availability. We are not accepting reservations for the weekends or the summer of 2025.
Umoja Black Scholars Academic Residential Community
Umoja, “unity” in Swahili, is a community that aims to cultivate a sense of belonging for Black students at the University of Oregon. This community is designed to meet the social and academic needs of Black students through fostering an understanding of and respect for Black cultures, identities, and histories. The Umoja Black Scholars ARC brings Black students who live and take courses together, and can grow in their own identities, engage with peer mentors, and connect with cultural, social, and academic resources.
Applications for the 2025–26 Umoja Black Scholars cohort will be reviewed on a rolling basis until May 1, 2025. Wait lists for communities will close May 15.
Student Resources and Support
Diversity at the UO
Academic Advising Resources and Support
Financial Aid Resources
Basic Human Needs
Our Mission, Our Legacy
The Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center is the engine for Black students’ academic success at the University of Oregon. The BCC is a welcoming and supportive space that helps Black students harness the resources necessary to navigate their social, cultural, and academic experience. By investing in the success of Black students, the BCC enhances the cultural and social development of the entire University of Oregon community.
Events
noon
Enjoy stress-free time together with disabled and neurodivergent graduate students from across campus. Share experiences, exchange resources, or consult with a GE from the Accessible Education Center.
4:00–7:00 p.m.
The Division of Graduate Studies invites you to a celebration of the research, scholarship, and creative expressions of UO graduate students. The forum regularly showcases the work of more than 100 students representing more than 35 disciplines. Join us for the popular poster and networking session !
To participate, all graduate-level students are invited to submit a proposal by April 16, 2025. All accepted posters will be judged. Posters are categorized by field; first place in each category will win $300.
For more information, go to https://graduatestudies.uoregon.edu/forum
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Join us for the 2025 Black Graduation celebration on Friday, June 13th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Global Scholars Hall Great Room. All graduating students are welcome to participate.