Black Alumni Society

Greetings and welcome to the Black Alumni Society of the OSU Alumni Association! We are a constituent group of the OSU Alumni Association and our mission is to promote lifelong connections among our members, student scholarships and advancement, and African-American history and diversity at Oklahoma State University.

Annually in October, and in conjunction with Homecoming, the Black Alumni Society hosts the OSU Black Alumni Scholarship Weekend. This is our signature event with two fun-packed days of food and activities including tailgating, a scholarship golf tournament, legacy tours, student engagement and culminating in honoring our past through the presentation of the Black Alumni Trailblazer Award to a deserving honoree.

 

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Trailblazer Award

Each year, the OSU Black Alumni Society selects an individual to receive the honor of the Trailblazer Award. For 2019, the Board of Directors will emphasize efforts by trailblazers who have made their mark in Business and Industry, Education, Government and Community Service, Health, etc.

The award is presented at the Trailblazer Reception held annually on the Friday before OSU Homecoming.

Past Honorees

2016: Valerie Thompson
2015: Dr. Lester Shaw
2014: Julia T. Brown
2013: LC Gordon
2012: Alonzo Poindexter and AD Davis Jr.
2011: Valree Fletcher Wynn, Ph.D.
2010: Chester Pittman
2009: Samuel Combs III
2008: Patrice Latimer

Scholarships

The Black Alumni Society Scholarship recognize undergraduate students, enrolled at OSU-Stillwater and OSU-Tulsa, who have excelled in scholarship, leadership service to the campus and community and other outstanding characteristics.

Each award is for a one year $1,000 scholarship; $500 in the Fall and $500 in the Spring. Funding for these awards comes from the generous contributions at the Annual OSU Black Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament. The OSU Black Alumni Society is proud of the contributions it make s to support the retention of students in pursuit of a degree.

To assist the Scholarship Committee, carefully follow the guidelines listed on the online application. In order to answer each question fully, you may need to attach additional sheets. Check back soon for more information on the application process and deadline for this year. If you have any questions about the application or the process, please contact the Black Alumni Society at blackalumni@orangeconnection.org.

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Chapter Leaders

President: Sam Combs
Vice-President: Sam Robertson
Secretary: Margaret Kyle
Treasurer: Steven Johnson
Faculty & Staff Liaison: Charles Herring
Community Liaison: Maggie Green

Finance Committee Chair: Steven Johnson
Scholarship Committee Chair: Crystal Bennett
Membership Committee Chair: Clarence Burge
Nominating Committee Chair: Lowell Kyle 
Golf Tournament Director: Donald Stutson

Board Members

  • Sam Combs
  • Sam Robertson
  • Ira Scott
  • Lowell Kyle
  • Margaret Kyle
  • Terrell Howard
  • Jeff Webber
  • Steven Johnson
  • Bruce Adams
  • Clarence Burge
  • Crystal Bennett
  • Donald Stutson

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