Message from Andrew

Click here to view a message from Andrew Bailey (B.B.A ’00, E.M.B.A ’05), President of the LCM Chapter, that was filmed at the 2009 Vision Forum.

Luther C. McClellan Reunion Weekend: Homecoming Stepshow and Tailgate Party

Thank you for joining the Luther C. McClellan Alumni Chapter at the Black Alumni Reunion Weekend during this year’s Homecoming celebration!  The weekend was a wonderful time for friends and fellowship that kicked off with the Homecoming Stepshow, followed by the After Party at Stax Museum. On Saturday, LCM partnered with SAC for a pre-game tailgate at Tobey Park. To get involved with the LCM Alumni Chapter, contact Alumni Coordinator Shawn Carter at smcarter@memphis.edu or 901/678-5016.

Wine and Cheese

Thank you for joining the Luther C. McClellan Alumni Chapter in mid-February as we enjoyed networking and catching up with old friends. To view pictures from the evening, click here.

Black History Month

The University of Memphis Black Student Association kicked off Black History Month by honoring the Memphis State Eight, the first African American students to attend the U of M, with the 2009 Arthur S. Holman Lifetime Achievement  Award.  This year over 300 people were in attendance as Luther C. McClellan, Rose Blakney-Love, Sammie Burnett-Johnson, Eleanor Gandy, Marvis Laverne Kneeland Jones, Ralph Prater, Bertha Rogers Looney and John Simpson received their awards. Mr. Luther C. McClellan, the Alumni Chapter namesake, was the first African American to graduate from then-Memphis State University. Although these trailblazers experienced discrimination and tough times, they persevered and went on to live very successful lives.  They left a strong and lasting legacy for future African American students.

Chapter News

Chapter Leadership List

• Andrew Bailey (B.B.A ’00, E.M.B.A ’05), President, albailey@fedex.com

• Lofton Wilborn (B.B.A. '02), Vice President, lwilborn@memphis.edu

• Jamila Watson, Secretary

• Melanie Townsend, Treasurer

The Luther C. McClellan Chapter continues to look for new graduates and friends to become involved with the group. If you are interested, please contact Alumni Association Coordinator Shawn Carter at smcarter@memphis.edu or 901/678-5016.