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 Black 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 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.
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
President
Menomonee Falls, Wis.
Kaleb Tatum, Comm ’22
Vice President
Brown Deer, Wis.
Derek Baxter, Eng ’97
Milwaukee, Wis.
Vanessa Ann Brown, Eng ’81
Milwaukee, Wis.
Nellyka Dennis, Eng ’20
Kenosha, Wis.
Dr. Leslie Buckner, Arts ’00, Grad ’02
Alsip, Ill.
Nicholas “Nick” Dillon, Comm ’90
Flower Mound, Texas
Sherita Greer, Comm ’05
West Allis, Wis.
Timothy Horton, Jr., Arts ’23
Milwaukee, Wis.
Kevin Ingram, Bus Ad ’92, Grad ’02
Milwaukee, Wis.
Arthur “Art” Jones, III, Comm ’17
Milwaukee, Wis.
Chinaza Nwaneri, Comm ’17
Chicago, Ill.
Warren Ragland, Eng ’15
Chicago, Ill.
Tristen Shorter, Comm ’17
Milwaukee, Wis.
Brendan Stevenson, Eng ’22
Milwaukee, Wis.
Karl Tatum, Comm ’19
Milwaukee, Wis.
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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