Gather with fellow Black alumni for appertizers, drinks and fellowship before we head over together to attend The Fireside Chat with MIT President Sally Kornbluth down the hallway. (Note: The registration for that event is separate and will be sent directly from the Institute at the end of January).

If you are not able to attend we welcome your participation. Click here to help offset the cost of an alum ticket.

A panel of 3 BAMIT alumni will share their career journeys with MIT students and answer questions.

Join us to learn and network with alumni and students. 

If you are on campus for Tech Reunions this year, stop by the BAMIT Reception on Friday June 2, 2023 from 4:30-5:30 p.m at the Hayden Library Courtyard. Join us for a toast to the newest MIT alumni graduates, reconnect with fellow alumni, celebrate some great accomplishments and reminisce about life at MIT!

Free of charge. Registration required. Look for the Register Here button above. 

The Black Alumni/ae of MIT (BAMIT) are pleased to announce the annual Black Graduate Celebration. We will acknowledge the accomplishments of all Class of 2023 graduates, both undergraduates and graduate students. We will be joined by students, faculty, staff and alumni. Each graduate will receive a hand-woven, embroidered kente stole.

Networking and fellowship opportunity immediately after the program on Student Street. 

Join alumni and friends in the area for a one-hour tour of the Maryland Statehouse. 

Archives Informative Learning experience presentation crossing 400 years of the Statehouse where the Maryland legislature meets. This National historic landmark was designated by the Department of Interior in 1960 the same day as Mount Vernon and Monticello.

After the tour, everyone is invited to Rams Head Tavern Pub, walking distance from the State House and have drinks or/and dinner and catch up.

For more information please contact Wilfrid Jean Amisial '72 

Come join with the MIT Gospel Choir Alums for the second presentation of song, favorite memories over the years, and statements about the impact of the Choir on the MIT Community --- and beyond!  You will find songs, highlights of history, and never heard before testimonials of former Choir members.  Pull up a seat, with family and friends, and join with us, via Zoom, on this Friday evening and don’t miss your opportunity to see this presentation to the MIT Community.

If you missed this event you can watch the video here.

Come join with the MIT Gospel Choir Alums in an evening of song, favorite memories over the years, and statements about the impact of the Choir on the MIT Community --- and beyond!  You will find songs, highlights of history, and never heard before testimonials of former Choir members.  Pull up a seat, with family and friends, and join with us, via Zoom, on this Friday evening and don’t miss your opportunity to see this premiere presentation to the MIT Community in a brand new way!!!

Join us on Saturday July 23, 2022 for the annual BAMIT New England Potluck BBQue at Darcy ('91) and Kristala Jones ('94) Prather's home.

As usual, grill meats, starter sides and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Bring a side dish, dessert, a special grill item, or your favorite beverage(s) along with a camera and your family and be prepared to have a great time. 

We are also inviting current MIT students who are in town for the summer as well as AdMITs.

The Black Alumni/ae of MIT (BAMIT) are pleased to announce the annual Black Graduate Celebration. We will acknowledge the accomplishments of all Class of 2022 graduates, both undergraduates and graduate students. We will be joined by students, faculty, staff and alumni. Each graduate will receive a hand-woven, embroidered kente stole.

The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Chanda R. Prescod-Weinstein, Assistant Professor of Physics and Core Faculty Member in Women’s Studies at the University of New Hampshire.

Join the MIT Black Students' Union and Black Graduate Student Association for our 47th annual Ebony Affair Gala! Come enjoy incredible performances, delicious food, and a joyous celebration of MIT's Black community alongside alumni, current students, newly admitted students, faculty, and staff.

Purchase your tickets today or no later than Thursday April 13th.

MIT Undergrads - $10
MIT Grads/Post-docs - $20
Non-MIT Undergrads (if you wanna bring friends) - $15
Faculty/Staff - $30
Alumni - $65
Guests of Faculty/Staff/Alumni - $65

Homecoming is more than just a gathering of Black folks to have fun and and get down; it's a celebration of the Black experience, pride and fellowship at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs); it's an autumn family reunion with buffets, sporting events, parades, step shows and so much more. Besides being a week where students can take a breather from coursework, it's also a crucial period for current students, alumni and visitors to catch up, to embrace the progress of said institutions, and to express gratitude for such opportunities.

Please join us for the BAMIT Retrospective Sounds/Vibes -The Music and DJs that helped us make it in the early days -- through the MIT radio station known as “The Ghetto”. 

Click on the Registration Button to receive the Zoom link to join.

Join us on August 3, 2019 for the annual BAMIT New England Potluck BBQue at Darcy ('91) and Kristala Jones ('94) Prather's home.

As usual, grill meats, starter sides and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Bring a side dish, dessert, a special grill item, or your favorite beverage(s) along with a camera and your family and be prepared to have a great time. 

We are also inviting current MIT students who are in town for the summer as well as AdMITs.

The Black Alumni/ae of MIT (BAMIT) are pleased to announce the annual Black Graduate Celebration. We will acknowledge the accomplishments of all Class of 2019 graduates, both undergraduates and graduate students. We will be joined by students, faculty, staff and alumni. Each graduate will receive a hand-woven, embroidered kente stole.

The keynote address will be delivered by Quinnton Harris '11. 

Quinnton is a designer, photographer, strategist and entrepreneur living in the San Francisco Bay. He currently serve as the inaugural Creative Director at Blavity, Inc, a venture-backed multimedia company that drives innovation and culture through original storytelling and experiences. In addition to establishing the Creative team at the company, he's worked to enhance and optimize the quality of Blavity's content and digitals platforms across all of its media properties (Blavity News, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act). 

Prior to this role, Quinnton led Creative at Walker & Company Brands, recently acquired by Proctor and Gamble, where he designed health and beauty product experiences for people of color. There he launched Form Beauty, driving the branding and design strategy. He also designed the .com experience for the Bevel brand.
And before moving to Silicon Valley, Quinnton worked in advertising as an art director and digital product designer for brands like American Express, Taco Bell, Pitney Bowes, Athena and Bank of America. He started in the advertising industry at DigitasLBi, interning in Summer 2010 and then working as a Art Director in both Boston and New York.

Join us on Sunday June 10, 2018 for the annual BAMIT New England Potluck BBQue at Darcy ('91) and Kristala Jones ('94) Prather's home.

As usual, grill meats, starter sides and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Bring a side dish, dessert, a special grill item, or your favorite beverage(s) along with a camera and your family and be prepared to have a great time. 

We are also inviting current MIT students who are in town for the summer and alumni who are here for Tech Reunions. 

The Black Alumni/ae of MIT (BAMIT) are pleased to announce the annual Black Graduate Celebration. The Road to 50: A story of Dedication, Perseverance and Excellence. We will acknowledge the accomplishments of the Class of 2018 graduates, both undergraduates and graduate students. We will be joined by students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Friday, April 20, 2018 5:30-7:30pm Kirsch Auditorium, Stata Center
Tickets: Students--Free, Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Guests--$20

Join us on Saturday July 1, 2017 for the annual BAMIT New England Potluck BBQue at Darcy ('91) and Kristala Jones ('94) Prather's home.

As usual, grill meats, starter sides and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Bring a side dish, dessert, a special grill item, or your favorite beverage(s) along with a camera and your family and be prepared to have a great time. 

We are also inviting current MIT students who are in town for the summer as well as AdMITs.

The Black Alumni/ae of MIT (BAMIT) are pleased to announce the annual Black Graduate Celebration. V/I: The Resistance! We will acknowledge the accomplishments of all Class of 2017 graduates, both undergraduates and graduate students. We will be joined by students, faculty, staff and alumni. Each graduate will receive a hand-woven, embroidered kente stole.

The keynote address will be delivered by Judge Leslye Fraser '78, SM '80, Environmental Appeals Judge (EPA) and former Associate Director for Regulations in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (FDA).  Judge Fraser received BS and SM degrees in chemical engineering from MIT and a Juris Doctor degree, Order of the Coif, from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law.  Throughout her career she has received numerous awards, including the 2006 Meritorious Presidential Rank Award, which the President awards each year to a small group of federal career senior executives who “consistently demonstrate strength, integrity, industry, and a relentless commitment to excellence in public service.”

Join us on Saturday July 30, 2016 for the annual BAMIT New England Potluck BBQue at Darcy ('91) and Kristala Jones ('94) Prather's home.

As usual, grill meats, starter sides and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Bring a side dish, dessert, a special grill item, or your favorite beverage(s) along with a camera and your family and be prepared to have a great time. 

We are also inviting current MIT students who are in town for the summer as well as AdMITs.

The Black Alumni/ae of MIT (BAMIT) are pleased to announce the annual Black Graduate Celebration. We will acknowledge the accomplishments of all Class of 2017 graduates, both undergraduates and graduate students. We will be joined by students, faculty, staff and alumni. Each graduate will receive a hand-woven, embroidered kente stole.

The keynote address will be delivered by Judge Leslye Fraser '78, SM '80, Environmental Appeals Judge (EPA) and former Associate Director for Regulations in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (FDA).  Judge Fraser received BS and SM degrees in chemical engineering from MIT alum and a Juris Doctor degree, Order of the Coif, from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law.  Throughout her career she has received numerous awards, including the 2006 Meritorious Presidential Rank Award, which the President awards each year to a small group of federal career senior executives who “consistently demonstrate strength, integrity, industry, and a relentless commitment to excellence in public service.”

ALC Weekend* September 25-26, 2015

Friday, September 25th 6:00 – 7:00pm
Reception for new appointments:
Paula Hammond, Chair, Department of Chemical Engineering, Course X
Melissa Nobles, Dean, School of Humanities
Marcus Thompson, Institute Professor

Saturday, September 26th 12:00-2:30pm (lunch provided) 
BAMIT Annual Meeting*

This year, with the July 4th holiday once again falling on a weekend, we’ll host our BAMIT-NE BBQue at MIT like we did five years ago! We will gather at noon on the 4th, at Maseeh Hall (305 Memorial Drive) for a catered lunch. The cost will be $25 per adult, free for MIT Students and children under 18. To help us defray the costs, we ask alumni to please add a few dollars more to your registration.