🎓✨ Student success is at the heart of our mission.
Preparing KSU students for life inside and outside the classroom is an honor, and through a partnership with , last year’s scholarship recipient received more than financial support. They are stepping into their next chapter with a custom-designed suit that matches their ambition.
In celebration of the KSU Black Alumni Society’s 26th Anniversary, we honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Shelby R. Wilkes, founder of BAS, and the lifelong commitment he and Dr. Jettie M. Burnett have shown to KSU students and alumni.
Help us continue Dr. Wilkes’ vision by supporting the Dr. Shelby R. Wilkes Memorial Scholarship expanding opportunity, access, and success for future generations of Owls. 🦉
💛 Give today at the link in our bio.
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BAS works to inform, involve, and serve alumni as it promotes Kennesaw State University.
*Views expressed are those of BAS.*
04/16/2025
🎓 BAS Scholarships You Can Support Today:
📘 Dr. Shelby R. Wilkes Memorial Scholarship
Please help us honor the legacy of Dr. Shelby R. Wilkes, founder of the Black Alumni Society, by supporting this newly established scholarship dedicated to empowering future generations.
🔬 Wilkes/Burnett Black Alumni Society Scholarship
Created by Dr. Shelby Wilkes (MBA’ 98) and Dr. Jettie Burnett, this fund supports students pursuing degrees in Science and Mathematics.
03/07/2025
✨ JOIN OUR TEAM! ✨
Applications are NOW OPEN to join the Kennesaw State University Black Alumni Society Leadership Council!
Are you passionate about serving, leading, and making an impact in our alumni community? This is your chance to step up, connect with fellow leaders, and help shape the future of KSU Black Alumni!
🖤 Eager to serve?
💛 Eager to learn?
🦉 Eager to make an impact?
Apply today! The deadline to submit your application is March 31st—don’t miss this opportunity!
🔗 Click the link in our bio to apply now.
02/12/2025
2024-2025 KSU Black Alumni Society Leadership Council. Pictured are: President: Reginald King, Vice President: Dedra Waindi, Immediate Past President: Devon Faulk, Secretary: Keecia Scott and Leadership Council Members: Ashley Matthieu, Lora Asberry, Uchenna Amjor, Jasia Blake, Kylica Morgan, and Deja Tyla
01/30/2025
Congratulations to our current BAS President, Reginald King and former BAS Presidents, Ashley Nealy and Jamila Young for being selected as this year’s KSU 40 under 40 Honorees!
12/12/2024
Come out and support The KSU Young Professional’s networking event Saturday, December 14th at The Third Door! Don’t forget to wear your ugly Christmas sweater! See you there!
12/12/2024
Come out and support the KSU Young Professionals networking event this Saturday at The Third Door!
11/08/2024
Flight 26 Alumni Networking Event
FLIGHT is a class-year identity program that provides innovative and transformative experiences to meet the social, personal, and academic needs of students and help them build a sense of belonging with their peers and the campus community throughout their collegiate experience.
09/12/2024
Get ready, Owls! 🦉✨ The KSU Black Alumni Society is kicking off Homecoming weekend with a vibe-filled pre-homecoming meetup at Wicked Wolf Sports Pub and Club on Friday, Sept 27, from 6-8 PM! 🎉🍻
It’s your perfect chance to reconnect, catch up with old friends, and fuel that KSU spirit before the big weekend! 🙌🏾
We’ve covered light apps, so come hungry and ready to mix, mingle, and make memories! Visit the Linktree in the profile to register!
📍Wicked Wolf Sports Pub and Club
1080 Peachtree St NE #7, Atlanta, GA 30309
Street parking + decks are available. Don’t miss out!
09/03/2024
Nominations are now open for 40 Owls Under 40 brought to you by the KSU Alumni Association. ✨
To review the nomination criteria and nominate a grad check out the link in our bio!
02/23/2023
It's that time of year again where we highlight our alumni authors on March 3rd for International Writers Day! Are you a published author of a book, paper, article, etc. or do you know alumni who are? If so contact a leadership council member or send us a DM with the author’s name, title of the work, and a short synopsis by February 24th.
*If you are nominating a friend, please send the friend's contact information so we can receive permission to repost!*
02/15/2023
Celebrating history through music is so integral to our community and interacting with our students and faculty shows them that we support & care! This month, the Bailey School of Music is presenting several performances virtual and in person!
The first event is Friday, Feb. 17 hosted by the Black Musicians Coalition, an organization, created by students for students that one several awards on campus last year. As stated by the organization, they hope to positively influence the experiences of Black students at the Bailey School of Music. Their performance is called “The Blueprint: .” Check them out on IG at !
See the flyer for details on the other upcoming performances and visit bio on IG or https://www.kennesaw.edu/arts/academics/music/index.php for tickets.
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