UGA Black Alumni connects alumni and students with shared experiences to continue building a welcoming and supportive campus community. Get involved and make a difference at your alma mater!
Our Mission
Retain – Support students to completion of degree programs
Engage – Current students and alumni by mentoring and professional development
Donate – ‘Friendraising’ and fundraising for UGA needs
Serve – as UGA ambassadors in the community and to fellow Bulldogs
Black Alumni Scholarship Fund
The 1961 Club is a dedicated group of donors, named for the year of integration at Georgia, who share a passion for ensuring student success. With a gift of $19.61, $196.10, or $1,961.00, any amount will make a difference. By supporting the Black Alumni Scholarship Fund, we remove barriers to education and keep the doors open for students to attain a quality education.
UGA Black Alumni Leadership Council
2025-26 Leadership
Alicea Gaston
(ABJ ’11, BSHP ’11, MBA ’18)
President
Janella Thomas-Burse
(BS ’86)
Vice President
Kydae Scott
(BS ’23)
Secretary
Shirleyse Haley
(ABJ ’11)
Immediate Past President
Brandon Chennault
BSFCS ’11
Locust Grove, GA
Raquel Hammonds
BSHP ’11
Atlanta, GA
Tiana Knight
BS ’19, MED ’24
Atlanta, GA
Deborah Lucas
AB ’17
Bishop, GA
If you are passionate about building a welcoming UGA community for all Bulldogs and enjoy helping fellow alumni connect to their alma mater, you should consider volunteering on one of the UGA Black Alumni Leadership Council Committees or applying to become a member of the council. Please email ugablackalumni@uga.edu for more information about this fantastic team of volunteers.
If you are interested in learning more about UGA alumni affinity groups/networks or starting one for a different group of graduates, please email Realenn Watters (AB ’04) at rwatters@uga.edu.
UGA Black Alumni Instagram
Important Links
Offices and student organizations promoting campus diversity:
