In 1964, The Atlanta University Center, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization to provide services and programs to its member institutions. These institutions share a unique bond as members of the AUC, Inc. and a common mission providing quality education for African Americans and other students of diverse backgrounds. The AUC is located in the West End Historic District that evolved from a “crossroads” community to a “center city” neighborhood that represents the very spirit of “Atlanta – The Phoenix City.”

The Atlanta University Center (AUC), Inc. is the administrative corporation for a world-class consortium.


The AUC, Inc. is organized to implement and manage all center-wide collaborative efforts in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. It serves as the liaison to the community, public, private and political agencies on issues and projects of concern and interest to its member institutions. AUC, Inc. identifies new opportunities for collaboration and recommends and develops new approaches to address common needs of the member institutions.