about us

Our Mission:The mission of S.I.B.S. is twofold: First, S.I.B.S. is dedicated to fostering social, professional, and academic success among first-year students in practical, immediate, and meaningful ways. Second, S.I.B.S. aspires to build community within the Black student body through encouraging educational enrichment, social engagement, and leadership development.

What are the program's benefits?

Receive a personal mentor to guide you through your 1st semester at U of M
Invitations to all Black Welcome Week events
Access to exclusive community, career & leadership development programs
Up-to-date information about active student organizations, University programs & campus events
A network of community members, alumni, supportive staff & faculty

development programs
Up-to-date information about active student organizations, Univerity programs & campus events
A network of community members, alumni, supportive staff & faculty

Rachel Webb, Co-External Relations

Junior Afroamerican and African Studies Major Medical Anthropology Minor Other Campus Involvement: M-Bio, Sister 2 Sister, Women of Proverbs 31, Big Sister Mentors of Metro Detroit. Advice for Incoming Freshman: Use your resources, whether they are places like the career center, or people like your SIBS Leadership team!!!!!

Celeste Kinney,Co-External Relations

Senior Political Science Major, Pre-Law Other Involvements: Student Facilitator, Office of Student Conflict Resolution, Facilitator with IGR Advice for Freshman: Impossible is just a really big word!

Brandi Collins,Co-Internal Relations

Senior Spanish concentration; Pre-Law Academic Path Other campus involvement: Team Manager for Women's Lacrosse Team, Sports Committee Member for UM's Sports Marketing Internship. Alumni Relations Chair for National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Spanish tutor through Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP) Department] Fun Fact: Studied 6 weeks in Costa Rica!

Dani Hunter, Co-Internal Relations

Sophomore Business Administration Major BSU: External Affairs Chair SIBS: Internal Affairs Chair My favorite restaurant is Olga's I joined SIBS to help witness and grow strong nurturing relationships within the umich black community. My advice is to try your best to live a balanced life. It's good to study, but also get involved, live healthy ,and have fun as well.

Annetta Joyce, Cluster Leader

Junior Double Major Psychology & Political Science Cluster Leader Fun Fact: 4'7 Joined SIBS: in order to be connected to the black community and feel more supported as a freshman. Advice: use all resources given to you and ask questions.

Asia Bond, Cluster Leader

Senior Biopsychology Cognition Neuroscience Major, Latin Minor Office of Student Conflict Resolutions Advisory Board(OSCR) Intergroup Relations Commonground Facilitator (IGR) Fundraising Chair, Black Welcome Week Students for Diabetes Awareness, Treasurer Black Volunteer Network, MLK Chair

Chris Yates, Cluster Leader

Senior Mechanical Engineering Major Other Involvement: Student Manager at Michigan Union's Ugos, Keeper of Records for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Advice for Freshman: Have fun!

Zahria Little, Cluster Leader

Sophomore Undecided Advice for Freshman: Take care of business!

Joshua Hall, Cluster Leader

Junior Major: Industrial and Operations Engineering Org Involvement: NSBE, HEADS, Champions: Detroit, Food Industry Student Association Fun Fact: I enjoy writing despite being an engineer. Advice for Incoming Freshman: Step outside of your comfort zone! You will grow because of it.

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