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Black Alumni Society (BAS)

Members of the Black Alumni Society tailgating.

 

Dear Fellow University of South Alabama Alumni,

I am deeply honored to serve as President of the University of South Alabama Black Alumni Society for the 2026–2028 term and grateful for the confidence you have placed in me. I am excited to serve alongside an exceptional group of alumni committed to the continued success of our beloved University of South Alabama.

As Jaguars, we share a lifelong connection to our University and a responsibility to help shape its future. As we begin this new chapter, I am proud to embrace the University’s new campaign theme—Where Bold Begins—a message that reflects the spirit of South Alabama and the opportunities before us.

For the Black Alumni Society, being bold means strengthening the voice, visibility, and impact of African American alumni while fostering meaningful engagement across the entire University community. It means honoring our history while creating new opportunities for alumni and future generations of Jaguars.

Over the next two years, our work will be guided by three commitments:

Connect

Connect alumni with one another by building meaningful relationships and strengthening our Jaguar network.

Empower

Empower professional and personal growth for alumni, current students, and future students through mentoring, networking, leadership development, and opportunities for success.

Give Back

Give back through philanthropy, mentoring, and meaningful University engagement that helps future generations of Jaguars thrive.

Our greatest impact will come through collaboration with the USA National Alumni Association, University leadership, fellow affinity groups, students, and alumni from every background. Together, we can strengthen our alumni community and make a lasting difference at South Alabama.

I invite you to reconnect, get involved, mentor a student, volunteer your talents, and invest in the future of our University. Bold begins with each of us—and grows through what we accomplish together.

Thank you for your continued support of the University of South Alabama. I look forward to meeting many of you in the months ahead as we Connect, Empower, and Give Back—and demonstrate what it means to be part of a University Where Bold Begins.


Go Jags!

Warm regards,

Ron Bradley
President, 2026–2028
University of South Alabama Black Alumni Society
USA Alumni, Class of ’89
Lifetime Member, USA National Alumni Association

 

Ron Bradley

 

Black Alumni Society Community Engagement Lunch with members getting food in buffet line.

 

Group of Black Alumni Society members in front of Michael's Restaurant.

 

Black Alumni Society Board

▼   Mission
The mission of the Black Alumni Society (BAS) is to work cooperatively with the USA National Alumni Association to provide comprehensive programs, services and resources to benefit the University, its alumni and students.
▼   Purpose
The purpose of the BAS is to work with the USA National Alumni Association to foster and maintain an active relationship between alumni, students, friends, community and the University and to develop an image that ensures the integrity and principles of South.
▼   History
The Black Alumni Society functions under the University of South Alabama National Alumni Association and was created in 2018.

 
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Social event for society with people talking around tables.
Ribbon cutting ceremony at Multicultural Center.