Ubuntu (Humanity: "I am because we are")

Ubuntu Education and Leadership Summer Symposium

June 21st – June 25th, 2026

The Ubuntu Summer Symposium introduces high school students to a unique college experience, building:

  • Strong academic and critical thinking skills through project management
  • Develops leadership by exposing students to different elements of the college experience
  • Helps develop a sense of community and belonging

 All while offering a dynamic curriculum that integrates leadership, college preparation, and culturally relevant themes to support Black and Afrocentric students.

To enroll in the Summer Symposium, complete an application.

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For more information about Ubuntu, please contact us:

Marcus LeGrand
Afrocentric Student Program and College Prep Coordinator
541-330-4376
mlegrand2@cocc.edu
Aaron Rasheed
Ubuntu Co-Lead
541-318-7400
arasheed@cocc.edu