Messages From Student Leaders

USGA President

My fellow Firebirds, as your esteemed USGA President, it is with boundless excitement and pride that I stand before you today, united with the University of the District of Columbia’s exceptional student leaders, to extend a resounding welcome to our remarkable new and returning Firebirds!

To the fresh recruits embarking on this momentous journey, brace yourselves for an electrifying ride within our dynamic community. Your arrival has sparked a surge of enthusiasm among us because we know that each of you possesses extraordinary talents that will undoubtedly ignite the growth and triumph of our esteemed institution.

And to our esteemed returning Firebirds, I commend your unwavering dedication to personal growth and the progress of our beloved university. The upcoming academic year promises to be nothing short of awe-inspiring—an extraordinary fusion of inspiration, nurturing and transformation, accompanied by abundant opportunities waiting to be seized.

Now, my fellow Firebirds, brace yourselves for greatness and dare to dream huge dreams! Embrace the audacity to chase those dreams with relentless discipline and I assure you, we will be your unwavering cheerleaders, supporting you with every beat of our hearts.

So, let us raise our spirits and toast to an electrifying year ahead brimming with challenges, triumphs and unforgettable moments. Good luck and go, Firebirds! Let’s soar to new heights and blaze a trail of excellence that will shine for future generations!

Brent Thigpen
UDC USGA President

UDC Law Student Bar Association President

On behalf of UDC’s student leaders, we’d like to extend a warm and sincere welcome to all our new and returning Firebirds.

To our new Firebirds, we’re so excited to have you join us. You each have unique talents that will be invaluable to the growth of our community. You were selected for a reason.

To our returning Firebirds, be proud of your continued investment in not only yourselves, but our institution. May this school year be stimulating, nurturing, transformative and comprised of an abundance of opportunity.

We challenge you all to have the audacity to dream big dreams and the discipline to achieve those big dreams. We’ll be cheering you on along the way. Good luck and go Firebirds!

Imani Roberson
UDC Law Student Bar Association President

GSGA President

Greetings, new and returning UDC graduate students!

I’m honored to welcome you to the 2023-24 school year at the University of the District of Columbia. I hope this year is filled with fun, friendship and exciting new academic opportunities.

We at the GSGA look forward to getting to know you this fall and can’t wait to toss our mortar boards in the air with you when that day comes!

John Irungu
UDC GSGA President

CCSGA President

Hello, Firebirds!

I am Darchiniquia Smith, president of the UDC Community College Student Government Association, and I’m ecstatic to welcome you to this fine institution. UDC has so much to offer from its rigorous academic programs to its arts and culture offerings to its unrivaled school spirit. I encourage you to take advantage of it all. The CCSGA is always here for you, so don’t hesitate to reach out. Here’s to a fantastic year!

Darchiniquia Smith
UDC CCSGA President