“One of the missions of this year’s leadership is to reestablish the BGPSA as an active and productive organization and strategize ways to ensure the BGPSA’s longevity and presence on campus once the current leadership team graduates. The BGPSA was founded primarily as an organization that serves as an aid in advocating and promoting the needs, concerns, and interests of historically underrepresented graduate and professional students. More, the BGPSA was founded not only to create a space for cultural and social support, but also as an extra- departmental space that fosters academic and professional growth.”
-Purvis Cornish, President 2013-2015
About UsFormer BGPSA President Purvis Cornish made this remark during an annual graduate school orientation. After a four year hiatus, these were the goals and ideas set in place that helped to rejuvenate this organization for the future. Today, BGPSA continues to uphold and further its primary mission: service to the Ole Miss student body and the surrounding communities. BGPSA is currently made up of over 30 active and inactive members who are pursuing an array of master's and doctorate degrees. We strive to make a positive impact in the world via service, advocacy, and support.
http://gradschool.olemiss.edu/black-graduate-and-professional-student-association/ |
2016 BGPSA Executive Board (from l to r):
Ashley Norwood - Documentarian/ Social Media Irijah Kinard - Treasurer Paige Freeman - President T'Erica Hudson - Vice President Katie Pipes - Secretary |