In tribute to Bro. Emile Johnson (1954-2022)

According to 2021 National Center for Education Statistics, Black college students rank among the highest for college dropout rates (5.9 percent), with Black males at 7.2 percent. The primary factor for non-completion was not a lack of skill or will to matriculate, but rather a shortage of financial resources to stay in college. Many African American college students have the highest financial need for college, including grants (88 percent) and student loans (71 percent), and they are more likely to work full-time to support themselves while seeking to complete their degree.

One of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.’s national programs, -“Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College,” was established in 1922 to concentrate on the importance of completing secondary and collegiate education as a road to advancement. To that end, The Alpha Phi Alpha “Double A” Scholarship Endowment Fund was established at the University of Cincinnati with the intent of helping culturally aware, community service-oriented students earn their degrees.

In honor of our dearly departed brother and proud UC alumnus, Emile Johnson, we humbly ask for your support. Your investment makes it possible for us to serve these young men that are a part of a diverse and growing student population at UC. Thank you for helping us to ensure that every UC student has access to opportunity and support to stay enrolled and graduate.

For any questions about the campaign, or if you are interested in setting up a multi-year pledge, please email Justin Gibson, Director of Development for the UC Foundation, or call 513 556-3610.