For more than 20 years, Marquette University’s Black Alumni Association (BAA) has built connections and momentum with alumni worldwide, actively contributing to Marquette’s excellence through strong campus relationships and supporting students through the Ralph H. Metcalfe, Sr. Scholarship. Black alumni bring vital perspectives and are key participants in Marquette’s drive to achieve its strategic goals and to be among the most innovative and accomplished Catholic, Jesuit universities in the world.
BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PURPOSE
- To offer a meaningful network for Marquette’s Black alumni to connect with each other and the university.
- Fundraise for scholarships that support students at Marquette, particularly the Ralph H. Metcalfe Sr. Scholarship.
- Participate in mentoring, recruiting initiatives and other activities to regularly engage with current and prospective students.
- Seek out and encourage alliances with Marquette alumni across the country.
- Promote the association as a supportive resource for Marquette’s students.
Make a gift online to the Ralph H. Metcalfe, Sr., Scholarship Fund (select "Black Alumni Association's Ralph H. Metcalfe, Sr. Scholarship Award" from the dropdown menu).
Learn more about Ralph H. Metcalfe, Sr., and the Scholarship Fund
BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS
Kaleb Tatum, Comm ’22
President
Glendale, Wis.
Karl Tatum, Comm ’19
Vice President
Milwaukee, Wis.
Nkozi Knight, Prof St ’08
Immediate Past President
Menomonee Falls, Wis.
Sheena Adams, Bus Ad ’05
Milwaukee, Wis.
Andrew Babb Fowler, Ed ’13/Grad ‘23
Evanston, Ill.
Arianna Balton, Bus Ad ’24
Milwaukee, Wis.
Dr. Leslie Buckner, Arts ’00, Grad ’02
Alsip, Ill.
Nellyka Dennis, Eng ’20
Kenosha, Wis.
Sherita Greer, Comm ’05
West Allis, Wis.
Timothy Horton, Jr., Arts ’23
Milwaukee, Wis.
Darren Jefferson, Bus Ad ’21
Atlanta, GA
Rashon Mack, Bus Ad ’21
Milwaukee, Wis.
Warren Ragland, Eng ’15
Chicago, Ill.
Brendan Stevenson, Eng ’22
Milwaukee, Wis.
HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS
Derek Baxter, Eng ’97
Milwaukee, Wis.
Vanessa Ann Brown, Eng ’81
Milwaukee, Wis.
Nicholas "Nick" Dillon, Comm ’90
Flower Mound, Texas
Kevin Ingram, Bus Ad ’22, Grad ’02
Milwaukee, Wis.
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