Stevens Celebrates Black History Month

Throughout the month of February, Stevens offers a variety of events that highlight Black success and progress. These events are in collaboration with the following student organizations and campus groups: African Student Association, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Black Student Union, Graduate Student Life, National Society of Black Engineers and the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Feb. 2: Campus Point Connection presents 'Eddie Allen Aggregation' Big Band. Register now! This event is open to the public.
Feb. 8: Black Power Mixtape Screening & Discussion, presented by the National Society of Black Engineers and the Office of DEI. This event is open to Stevens students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Feb. 9: High on the Hog Docuseries, Dinner and Discussion, presented by Graduate Student Life. Register now! This event is open to graduate students.
Feb. 14: Know Your Rights, presented by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. This event is open to Stevens students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Feb. 16: Know Our Roots Through Music, presented by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. This event is open to Stevens students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Feb. 21: Reading Hour: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, presented by the Black Student Union. This event is open to Stevens students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Feb. 24: Wonder Woman, presented by the Black Student Union. This event is open to Stevens students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Feb. 27: Taste of Africa, presented by the African Student Association. This event is open to Stevens students, faculty and staff.

Stevens School of Business Associate Professor Ann Murphy speaks to The Washington Post for the article "Study: When companies hire Black CEOs, their stock jumps"

College of Arts and Letters Teaching Assistant Professor Dr. Lindsey Swindall speaks with News 12 New Jersey for the piece "Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to US Supreme Court a historic moment for women of color"

Did You Know?

Sheila Banks '78 was the first African-American woman to graduate from Stevens. She received her degree in chemical engineering.

Stevens' Black Student Union dates back to 1968, when it was started to inspire togetherness. Above, the BSU from the 1977 Link.

Sheila Banks '78 was the first African-American woman to graduate from Stevens. She received her degree in chemical engineering.

Stevens' Black Student Union dates back to 1968, when it was started to inspire togetherness. Above, the BSU from the 1977 Link.

Sheila Banks '78 was the first African-American woman to graduate from Stevens. She received her degree in chemical engineering.

Stevens' Black Student Union dates back to 1968, when it was started to inspire togetherness. Above, the BSU from the 1977 Link.