Compassion. Courage. Critical Thinking. Founded by HBCU alumni, AUA is uniquely positioned to mirror the experience of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) by delivering a self-empowering education to our students that doesn’t compromise academic rigor. Culturally-Rich Education World Cultures School-wide Literary Focus Mission: Through rigorous, culturally relevant teaching and a creative, nurturing environment, AUA will empower students who achieve intellectually, interpret the world critically, and dream beyond measure. Vision: The AUA will serve as a beacon of academic promise and create a community of students who are the seeds of their ancestors’ wildest dreams—authentic, engaged citizens and leaders of their community who achieve beyond expectations and fuel the advancement and glory of their people.