Black Alumni Reunion

Black Alumni Reunion is a reminder of the rich history and deep commitment of our university’s Black graduates and friends — starting 200 years ago when John Newton Templeton first stepped onto campus as Ohio University’s first Black student.

This one-of-a-kind alumni celebration dates back more than four decades and welcomes all alumni to come together every three years to celebrate the Black alumni community for what is the university’s largest alumni gathering outside of Homecoming.

The 2025 planning committees will be creating a reunion weekend full of formal and informal opportunities to connect and engage on behalf of the university’s students, faculty, programs and places.

Check this website often for updates and details as they become available.

We can’t wait to see you in 2025!

Your Black Alumni Reunion 2025 Alumni Committee

• Jillian Causey, '13, Co-Chair
• Terry Frazier, '99 & '00, Co-Chair
• Valerie Biggs-Hill, BSC '78
• Kylie Bridgeman, '26
• Seaira Christian-Daniels, '14
• Reynell Frazier, '74
• LaWanna McKinley-White, '65
• Alisha Milbry, '04
• Valerian Riddle, '17
• Damon Scott, '90
• Aaron (A-Roc) Thomas, '01
• Byron Ward, '89 

• Ashley Ferguson, BSJ '06, Immediate Past Co-Chair
• Dell Robinson, BSPE '88, Immediate Past Co-Chair

Your Black Alumni Reunion 2025 Campus Committee

• Russell Morrow, '12 & '14, Co-Chair
• Jenn Bowie, '94 & '99, Co-Chair
• Kylie Bridgeman, '26 
• Kelly Davidson, '92
• Nancy Edwards Grady, '87
• Lisa Flowers-Clements, '92 & '04
• George Howell, '21
• Tia Jameson, '08 & '19
• Laurie Lach, '92 & '18
• Erica Lipscomb
• Bose Maposa, '09 & '10
• Robin Oliver 
• Rebecca Prater, '12

Bobcat Network Group

You can also join the Black Alumni Reunion group on The Bobcat Network to connect with fellow alumni and BAR attendees! The Black Alumni Reunion group on The Bobcat Network is the official place we’ll share all the updates on events, guest speakers, and happenings for BAR 2025.