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History
History
The Black Graduate Student Association was founded in the winter semester of 2023 with the intention of addressing the lack of interdisciplinary engagement between Black graduate students. By prioritizing social programs and cultural events that highlighted the need for intersection and issues impacting academic security and mental health, the organization has since amassed a membership of over 100 graduate students.
Get To Know Our Members!
Get To Know Our Members!
Currently, our executive board is held down by seven graduate students in six different departments across campus.
Karina Forsythe
Karina Forsythe
Co-President
Koya Ferrell
Koya Ferrell
Co-President
Kendall Lowe
Kendall Lowe
Vice President
Jada Langston
Jada Langston
Treasurer
Jada Young
Jada Young
Symposium Chair
Micaja Verna
Micaja Verna
Programming Chair
Jarron Long
Jarron Long
Secretary
Want to Join the Team?
Want to Join the Team?
The BGSA currently has multiple positions opening for the 2025-2025 year! Would you be interested in joining? Fill out the interest form below and we will reach out!
Past Members
Past Members
Ashani Coviello
Ashani Coviello
2024 Research and Symposium Chair
Ashani is currently a PhD candidate studying Linguistic Anthropology! She recently moved to North Carolina to finish her studies and dissertation.
Taylor Mitchell
Taylor Mitchell
2024 Outreach Chair
Taylor is a graduate from the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and is now a UMICH alumni! She graduated Winter 2024 with her M.S from the School for Environment and Sustainability after serving on the BGSA Eboard for two consecutive semesters.
David Nkansah
David Nkansah
2023 Vice-President
David is a West Point graduate and former GEM fellow and now a UMICH alumni! He graduated Winter 2023 with his M.S in Industrial and Operations Engineering after serving on the BGSA Eboard for two consecutive semesters.
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