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.
Fall 2023 Meeting Dates
September 20
October 18
November 15
Officers and Advisors
2023-2024 Officers
President Mecca Gordon, Pharmacy
Vice President Khadijat Perkins, Medicine
Secretary Qiera Bentley, Health Professions
Treasurer Elizabeth Imafidon, Dentistry
Chaplain Monica Lewis, Pharmacy
Social Chair Aariana Sanders, Dentistry
Service Chair Kelsey Long, Pharmacy
College Representatives
Dentistry: Justin Biam
Graduate Health Sciences: Vacant
Health Professions: Victoria Martin
Medicine: Marquinta King
Nursing: Alexis Macklin
Pharmacy: Kolayah Shelton
Advisor
Dustin Fulton, EdD Assistant Dean, College of Medicine
