The Marquette University’s Black Alumni Association actively contributes to excellence at Marquette and supports the university’s quest to be among the most innovative and accomplished Catholic and Jesuit universities in the world. Black alumni bring a vital perspective to the table and are key participants in Marquette’s drive to achieve its strategic goals.
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 Black students at Marquette, particularly the Ralph H. Metcalfe Sr. Scholarship. Learn more about the scholarship.
- Participate in mentoring, recruiting initiatives and other activities to regularly engage with current and prospective Black students.
- Seek out and encourage alliances with Marquette alumni across the country.
- Promote the association as a supportive resource for Marquette’s Black students.
SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS
The annual application process for the Black Alumni Association Ralph H. Metcalfe, Sr., Scholarship is announced to students in January and winners are announced in late April. Learn more and apply.
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).
BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS
Nkozi “Jay” Knight, Prof St ’08
Interim President
Menomonee Falls, Wis.
Assistant Director, Treasury, Northwestern Mutual
Derek Baxter, Eng ’97
Milwaukee, Wis.
Lead Engineer, Eaton Corporation
Vanessa Ann Brown, Eng ’81
Milwaukee, Wis.
Parent Coordinator, Milwaukee Public Schools
Nicholas “Nick” Dillon, Comm ’90
Flower Mound, Texas
Business & Leadership Coach/Consultant/Trainer, Believe University
Marlena Eanes, Ed, ’14
Nashville, Tenn.
Graduate Assistant, Vanderbilt University
Artis Galloway-Landon, Bus Ad ’18
Chicago, Ill.
Internal Auditor, TIAA
Sherita Greer, Comm ’05
West Allis, Wis.
Branch Manager, JPMorgan Chase
Kevin Ingram, Bus Ad ’92, Grad ’02
Milwaukee, Wis.
Education Consultant, Department of Public Instruction
Arthur “Art” Jones, III, Comm ’17
Milwaukee, Wis.
Analyst/Account Manager, Roundel/Target Media Group
Chinaza Nwaneri, Comm ’17
Chicago, Ill.
Legal Operations, Google Inc.
Tristen Shorter, Comm ’17
Milwaukee, Wis.
Director of Communications, Milwaukee Parks Foundation
Kaleb Tatum, Comm ’22
Brown Deer, Wis.
District Manager, ALDI US
Interested in learning more or getting involved with the Black Alumni Association? Contact Rachelle Shurn, Prof St ’11, at rachelle.shurn@marquette.edu or (414) 288-4765.
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