National Black Graduate Student Association, Inc.

02/20/2017

Check this out!!

Nominations (including self-nominations) are now being sought for the Lionel C. Barrow Jr. Award for Distinguished Achievement in Diversity Research and Education ...

02/08/2017

The 29th Annual Conference Flash sale is on NOW through FEBRUARY 20TH!! Registration is only $217 with confirmation of host hotel reservation!! Visit nbgsaconference.org for more information!!

02/03/2017

This just in: one of our keynote speakers at the 29th NBGSA National Conference will be Erica Douglas, Founder of "Sister Scientist"! You won't want to miss her! Have you registered today? Visit www.nbgsaconference.org to register today!

02/03/2017

Black History Spotlight: Dr. James E. West

Dr. James E. West is an American inventor and professor who, in 1962, developed the electret transducer technology later used in 90 percent of contemporary microphones. A prolific writer as, Dr. West has more than 250 patents and became a professor at Johns Hopkins University.

He was appointed the president-elect of the Accoustical Society of America in 1997, and was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1999.

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02/02/2017

Black History Spotlight: Pearl Cleage

Pearl Cleage (born December 7, 1948) is an African-American author whose work, both fiction and non-fiction, has been widely recognized. Her novel _What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day_ was a 1998 Oprah Book Club selection. Cleage is known for her feminist views, particularly regarding her identity as an African-American woman.

Cleage notably writes about topics at the intersection of sexism and racism, specifically on issues such as domestic violence and r**e in the black community. Cleage is an activist for AIDS and women's rights, experiences from which she draws from for her writings.

01/23/2017

The 29th National Conference of the National Black Graduate Student Association (NBGSA) will be March 22-25, 2017 in Charlotte, NC! Visit www.nbgsaconference.org for registration and more information!

01/13/2017

‼️ ATTENTION BLACK GRADUATE STUDENTS‼️ If you're looking to present your research at the 29th Annual National Black Graduate Student Association National Conference, visit www.nbgsaconference.org! Ive met some of my greatest friends through NBGSA and it's Conference -- check it out today!

The 29th National Conference of the National Black Graduate Student Association (NBGSA) will be March 22-25, 2017 in Charlotte, NC! Visit www.nbgsaconference.org for registration and more information!

01/09/2017

Fellowship opportunity from the Atlanta University Center's Archives Research Center. Information provided below and a link to the application as well.

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The AUC Woodruff Library is offering a research travel award to educators, graduate students and independent researchers who would benefit from access to the rich and unique historical and cultural holdings in the Library's Archives Research Center.
Up to $1,500 may be awarded for travel expenses. Email [email protected] or call 404.978.2052 for eligibility requirements and application information.
Application deadline is Monday, February 6, 2017.

01/09/2017

The 29th National Conference of the National Black Graduate Student Association (NBGSA) will be March 22-25, 2017 in Charlotte, NC! Visit www.nbgsaconference.org for registration and more information!

12/06/2016

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/58275e9de4b02b1f5257a329?timestamp=1479165777398

Awesome article by J. Luke Wood, Frank Harris III and Joshua Wood. What are your thoughts?

What if your best was too good and set you up for failure?

10/25/2016

We are excited for our very first NBGSA Talk! NBGSA Talks seeks to place scholars in intimate settings discussing issues of higher education, research topics, and other graduate school related topics! In this inaugural episode, Dr. John L. Williams of Albany State University talks about "What I Wish I Had Known Before Graduate School." Visit our channel on YouTube and subscribe to catch each episode of NBGSA Talks!

10/25/2016

The NBGSA Northeast Regional Conference will be held November 18-20, 2016 at Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland. The price of registration is $25 -- the price of Membership in NBGSA! Graduate and Undergraduate students are welcome! Visit http://tinyurl.com/nbgsaneconf to register today!