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.
Annual Awards Ceremony and Presentation
View the 2025 Awards Ceremony BookletCongratulations to the 2025 BSA Award Honorees. From top left to bottom right: Genie
Ochi (College of Dentistry), Perri Johnson (College of Graduate Health Sciences),
Aliyah Hanks (College of Health Professions), Khadijat Perkins (College of Medicine),
Alexis Macklin (College of Nursing), Anthony Brown (College of Pharmacy)
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.
Meeting Dates
The BSA meets on the third Wednesday of each month in GEB A202 at 12:00 pm. The specific
room number will be communicated via the BSA listserv.
Spring 2025 Meeting Dates
January 15
February 19
March 19
April 16
Officers and Advisors
2024-2025 Officers
President Justin Biam, Dentistry
Vice President Khadijat Perkins, Medicine
Secretary Morgan Anderson, Health Professions
Treasurer Amira James, Health Professions
Chaplain Jonathan James, Medicine
Service Chair Dyrell Lyles, Health Professions
Social Chair Raymond Senu, Medicine
College Representatives
Dentistry: Al Gamble
Graduate Health Sciences: Kimberly Williams Houston
Health Professions: Morgan Anderson
Medicine: Raymond Senu
Nursing: Kendree Collier
Pharmacy: Jylexus Burks
Advisor
Dustin Fulton, EdD Assistant Dean, College of Medicine
