The African American Student Union 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 important. Ultimately we envision each member going beyond Georgia Tech to become a contributing member in the African American community.

The mission of the African American Student Union is to improve the Black experience at Georgia Tech by providing uplifting and entertaining events while exchanging integral knowledge and culture to the entire student body, and to challenge each student to improve themselves through professional, social, and personal achievement, thereby positively impacting the community.

Formed in 1968 under the name "Georgia Tech Afro-American Association" (GTAAA), the original purpose of AASU was to provide support for black students. In its early years, GTAAA was very active in campus politics and afrocentrism. GTAAA's major accomplishment was the establishment of the Office of Minority Educational Development (OMED) in 1980. Then in 1993, the GTAAA was changed to the African-American Student Union.

AASU's Onyx Ball
Feb 29, 2008

AASU's Project H.O.N.O.R

Black Conscious Summit

HOMECOMING!!!

First 2007-2008 Meeting

Legends' Ball