Who We Are:

Formed in 1968 under the name “Georgia Tech Afro-American Association” (GTAAA), the original purpose of GTAAA was to provide support for black students. In its early years, GTAAA was very active in campus politics and serving the needs of African-American students. Through its 8 pillars (cultural knowledge, community service, political awareness, effective leadership, scholarship, economic empowerment, coalition building, and social awareness), it encouraged the achievement and unity amongst the African-American students on Georgia Tech’s campus. GTAAA’s major accomplishment was the establishment of the Office of Minority Educational Development (OMED) in 1979. Then in 1993, the GTAAA was changed to the African-American Student Union (AASU).

Today the African American Student Union is not only home to those of the African diaspora, but is inclusive of all members of the Georgia Tech community. It strives to promote social, cultural, and political awareness of African American issues. It is our sincere hope that while at Georgia Tech every AASU member will have gained knowledge about self and about Black culture. While academic success is important, we believe this supplemental knowledge is just as fundamental. Ultimately we envision each member going beyond Georgia Tech to become a contributing member in the African American Community.

For more information, visit the AASU website at www.gtaasu.org