The Black Alumni Reunion, which lasted from Thursday, Feb. 29 to Sunday, March 3, attracted more than 400 University of Mississippi alumni from as far back as the class of 1972 to campus. Attendees enjoyed mixers and networking events and watched their fellow alumni be honored with awards, such as the Dr. Jeanette Jennings Trailblazer Award and the Alumni Achievement Award.

Alexandria White, president of the Black Alumni Chapter Board and an adjunct faculty member in the School of Education, said the event was a success and gave students past and present new opportunities, like walking on the football field at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium for the first time.

“It was filled with fellowship, fun, networking and nostalgia,” White said. “We are looking forward to the next one.”