The Black Graduate Association (BGSA) is an organization dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence and social and political awareness with respect to African-American graduate students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The BGSA serves as a support organization for fellow graduate students while seeking to promote the professional and scholarly interests and needs of its members through a variety of activities. Most importantly, the BGSA provides a meeting ground and a forum for the exchange of ideas and the development of enduring networks while drawing upon the expertise of faculty and staff to help fulfill these needs.
We sponsor events including
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Off campus endeavors
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Virtual meet-ups
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Social events and forums dedicated to issues of interest to Black students
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Professional development seminars and networking events
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Community service opportunities
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Holiday celebrations