About BGWA
“Education. Possibility. Life. Health & Wellness. Community”
We exist to promote the visibility of Black graduate women on campus and to strengthen the relationships between Black women graduate students from all disciplines. We are devoted to providing a space that fosters well being, dialogue, scholarship, community and leadership development in the lives of graduate women of the African Diaspora at the University of Pennsylvania and beyond. We are committed to celebrating the successes and addressing the needs, unique challenges, and lived experiences of Black women, as well as those salient to Black experiences.
Monthly Affirmation
AUGUST 2023
“Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.”
— Madam C.J. Walker
Upcoming Events
September 2023 Events:
Start the semester off right with BGWA! Join us for happy hour featuring cocktails, food, and the opportunity to connect with other exceptional Black women at Penn. Stay tuned for further details!
Past BGWA Events
Revisit our past BGWA events here, as well as our feature photo gallery of black women at Penn.
Resources for Women
Services, events, resources, and opportunities to connect to the Philadelphia community.
Click here to explore.
The Black Graduate Women's Association 