THRIVE: Black and Talented Learning Community

Saint Louis University's newest learning community is located in Walsh Hall, the THRIVE: Black and Talented Learning Community. This learning community celebrates Black diasporic identities and promotes mentorship and professional networking.

Why Choose the THRIVE: Black and Talented Learning Community?

SLU's THRIVE: Black and Talented Learning Community helps students deepen their cultural understanding and awareness of the African Diasporic experience and develop the skills and tools to address institutional and societal change. The community engages in common courses and activities, including optional spring break excursions. In addition, frequent dialogue with faculty, staff and alumni fosters students' learning and development. As part of the experience, participants will take part in a mentoring program dedicated to personal and academic excellence during the undergraduate experience and beyond.

This learning community is open to students of all majors. As part of the curricular component of this learning community, students will be enrolled in courses within African American studies, American studies, communication, theology, psychology, sociology, women's and gender studies and others from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Faculty Associates

Ryan Wilson, senior director of community and student engagement, School of Education

Erica McBride, program director of multicultural engagement, Alumni Engagement