Brilliance In Black

Welcome...

The National Black Graduate Student Association is excited to hold its 20th Annual National Convention in Chicago, IL March 12 – March 16, 2008. The convention will be held downtown at the Four Points Sheraton at O'Hare Hotel with hundreds of participants from all over the world.

In celebration of our 20th anniversary, our theme exemplifies what we have portrayed over the years, Brilliance in Black.  Through a series of workshops, forums, competitions, and roundtable discussions we will continue the legacy.

Adriel Hilton
2007-2008 Vice President for Conference Affairs

What is NBGSA?

NBGSA is a non-profit, student-run organization dedicated to encouraging the high-quality achievement of African-American students through academic, professional, and social programs. We have positioned ourselves as the premiere organization devoted to helping African-American students realize their dreams, achieve their goals and excel in academia.

What is the NBGSC?

The National Black Graduate Student Conference (NBGSC) is a scholarly conference where great networking and academic, professional and social opportunities occur. The Association creates a culture for planning, fact-finding and/or problem solving in face-to-face groups with high participation. Conferees come from universities around the nation to present their work in paper and poster sessions and round table discussions. Many conferees also enjoy interacting in seminars and workshops facilitated by nationally, regionally and locally recognized presenters. The NBGSA also holds its general assembly and annual business meetings at the NBGSC.