Tyehimba

The below April 10, 2025 message has been sent to those students who had registered for this year’s annual Tyehimba celebration.

April 10, 2025

Habari Gani,

You are receiving this message because you have registered for or inquired about Tyehimba, UC's Afrocentric Celebration for current graduates. 

As you may be aware, recent legislation at the state and federal level has shifted the higher education landscape. Most recently, Ohio's Senate Bill 1 was signed by Governor Mike DeWine on March 28, 2025. Due to these recent and forthcoming legislative changes at the federal and state levels, UC will no longer be able to host Tyehimba.

A local organization, Light of the World Church, has made us aware that they will host a private, community event, similar to Tyehimba, that will celebrate graduating student accomplishments and the village that helped you reach the finish line. The event will be held May 2 (7pm) at Light of the World Church, who hosts services at Hughes High School. You can learn more about this event and register at https://www.lowcincy.org/tyehimba.

If you have already paid for Tyehimba or a stole through the AACRC, your fees will automatically be refunded by the end of this month. 

The University is not involved in the planning, sponsoring, or hosting of this event, therefore, all questions about the event should be directed to Light of the World Church at admin@lowcincy.org.

We are incredibly proud of you and your accomplishments. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement. We look forward to celebrating you at Commencement on May 1 and May 2.