The Black Student Association (BSA) is an interdisciplinary organization founded in
1992 by African American students at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
The BSA is open to all students at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center
regardless of ethnic background, discipline, or other affiliations. The Black Student
Association also offers a number of opportunities to participate in community service.
Our most recent projects include collaborations with the Mid-South Food Bank and the
Room in the Inn. Throughout the year, we coordinate many health fairs and mentoring
events within the community.
The Black Student Association’s Annual Awards Ceremony is held annually to recognize
the contributions and accomplishments of graduating BSA students. It also provides
our diverse University community an opportunity to forge stronger ties of friendship
and mutual support. For more information about the 2022 BSA honorees, read the news article.
Meeting Dates
The BSA meets on the third Wednesday of each month in GEB at 12:00 pm. The specific
room number will be communicated via the BSA listserv.
Spring 2023 Meeting Dates
January 18
February 15
March 15
April 19
Officers and Advisors
2022-2023 Officers
President Okeoghene Ogaga, Medicine
Vice President Mecca Gordon, Pharmacy
Secretary Ayanna Humphrey, Pharmacy
Treasurer Hilary Nwonuma, Pharmacy
Chaplain Okeoghene Ogaga, Medicine
Social Chair Nia Marshall, Dentistry
Service Chair Kelsey Long, Pharmacy
College Representatives
Dentistry: Justin Biam
Graduate Health Sciences: Perri "PJ" Johnson
Health Professions:Vacant
Medicine: Natasha Tillett
Nursing: Ashley Warner
Pharmacy: Keuna Truitt
Advisor
Dustin Fulton, EdD Assistant Dean, College of Medicine
