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The 2025 Black Alumni Reunion, originally scheduled for April 10-13 in Athens, has been placed on hold. �������� and the Alumni Planning Committee are reviewing the event to assess the impacts of the as well as proposed State of �������� legislation. Signature events associated with the reunion that were planned for April have been canceled. 

OHIO’s Black Alumni Reunion is an important celebration of the OHIO community and has always been open to all individuals who have an interest in the event. However, based on OCR’s recent guidance related to Title VI compliance, some of the programming historically included in the event may need to be reimagined. The University is obligated to follow OCR’s guidance in order to protect our access to critical federal funding, including students’ continued access to federal financial aid.

“While this is difficult news to share, we remain committed to honoring the legacy and accomplishments of ��������’s Black alumni. We will continue working with the University to develop a plan that aligns with evolving federal and state guidelines while preserving the significance of this gathering,” said Terry Frazier and Jillian Causey, co-chairs of the BAR Alumni Planning Committee.

“We are always eager to welcome our graduates back to campus, so we are disappointed that we need to place this gathering on hold,” said President Lori Stewart Gonzalez. “As I shared with our University community earlier this week, in light of changes to federal and state guidance, we will need to think differently about some of the ways that we live out our mission and vision, and I’m incredibly thankful for the Planning Committee’s willingness to work with us to reimagine this event moving forward.”

The Alumni Planning Committee will meet over the coming months to evaluate next steps.