Black Alumni Network

The Murray State University Black Alumni Network (BAN) is the first-ever affinity group within the Murray State University Alumni Association. BAN was formed out of the Black Alumni Reunion, which was established to connect Black alumni and support current Black MSU students. Anyone who has attended Murray State University is considered an alumnus and, as such, is eligible for membership in the BAN. To be inclusive, the BAN encourages Black alumni, including current students, their families, and faculty and staff who identify as Black or have a heart for the BAN mission, to get involved with the group.

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Black Alumni Network serves to:

foster a strengthened sense of community among Black alumni and Murray State University
provide and promote opportunities for Black alumni to grow personal and professional networks
empower and provide support for current MSU Black students through mentorship and endowment of scholarships
acknowledge the rich history, contributions, and struggles while celebrating the accomplishments of Black MSU alumni
support efforts to recruit and retain diverse faculty, staff, administrators and students

We need your support to implement our top 3 initiatives of 1) alumni engagement/networking, 2) scholarship support, and 3) mentoring. The Black Alumni Network supports our programming, Murray State initiatives, and other activities that foster inclusion. Thank you for your consideration and continued support.

For more information on becoming an active and engaged member of the MSU Black Alumni Family please contact us at msu.raceralumni@murraystate.edu.

Homecoming Reception 2024

Join us for the MSUAA Black Alumni Network Homecoming 2024 Welcome and Networking Reception Friday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Springhill Suites in Murray. Tickets for the event are $15. The evening will include hors d'oeuvres, activities, music and a cash bar. An anonymous donor has come forward to cover the cost of food for this event, therefore 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Black Alumni Scholarship Fund. RSVP for Homecoming today! More more information on all things Homecoming visit murraystate.edu/homecoming.

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Plans are already underway for the Black Alumni Network 70th Anniversary Celebration during Homecoming 2025! In addition to special events during Homecoming weekend, the BAN is working in conjunction with the Office of Alumni Relations and University Libraries to create a Black History at Murray State exhibit to be on display in Wrather Museum throughout the fall of 2025. If you would like to serve as a volunteer for this project or you have memorabilia that you think may add value to the exhibit, please email msu.raceralumni@murraystate.edu or call 270-809-5600.

Giving Opportunities

In honor of the 70th anniversary of Mary Ford Holland's first semester on campus in 1955, the BAN is leading a special fundraising campaign: $70 for 70. Your donation of $70, or any amount you choose, to the Black Alumni Scholarship Fund will help provide opportunities for the next generation of Black Excellence. This scholarship fund is less than $5,000 away from meeting the MSU Foundation's current endowment threshold of $25,000. Please, help us get there by giving today!

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If you prefer to give using a check, please make it out to Murray State University and write Black Alumni Network in the subject line. Checks can be mailed to the Murray State University Alumni Center, attention: Alumni Relations Director Carrie McGinnis, at 100 Easley Alumni Center, Murray, KY, 42071. For more information on becoming an active and engaged member of the MSU Black Alumni Family please contact us at msu.raceralumni@murraystate.edu.

Black Alumni Executive Network

Current Black Alumni Executive Network Members include:

Daffney Moore (’97) – President
Pam Butler (’79, ’81, ’84) – Vice President of Membership

Black Alumni Network