BLACK ALUMNI WEEKEND 2026
Celebrating Sixty Years of Black History at MSU!
February 12 – 15, 2026
Black Alumni Weekend 2026 is an opportunity to bring all Bulldogs together and celebrate 60 years of Black history at MSU through a variety of events/activities designed to foster community among attendees, increase alumni involvement, and support MSU students.
Tentative BAW26 Schedule (events and days of events are subject to change)
Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Career Networking
- MSU Women's Basketball Game
- Future Alumni Party
Friday, February 13, 2026
- Registration
- Welcome
- Campus Tours
- Athletic Lunch/Reception in Memory of Johnnie E. Cooks Sr.
- MSU Baseball Game
- Concert
Saturday, February 14, 2026
- 60 Years of Black History Event
- Vendor Fair/Voter Registration
- MSU Baseball
- Day Party (MSU Men’s Basketball Game Watch schedule permitting)
- 60th Year Pre-Gala Cocktail Social
- 60th Year Anniversary Gala
- Late Night w/Rita Brent
Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Gospel Brunch
- MSU Baseball
