Black excellence has shaped Saint Louis University for generations.Together, we've created a community where our shared experiences are celebrated and our relationships last a lifetime. Through the Black Alumni Association, we recognize the achievements of today while uplifting our history and recognizing all the contributions that have helped shape Saint Louis University.Excellence is intentional. It is the result of hard work, challenging the status quo, and a commitment to support individuals so they can thrive academically, socially, and professionally, first as students, then as alumni.Your gifts to Saint Louis University's Pioneers of Inclusion Scholarship and the Dr. Celerstine Johnson Book Fund can help us honor the past and prepare for the future as we break down barriers, open doors, and help all Billikens achieve their academic and career goals.When you help make SLU’s world-class education accessible, everyone's dream can become a reality.Learn more at slu.edu/give and www.slu.edu/alumni/clubs-organizations/black-alumni-association-baa.php.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 13,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good. Learn more at www.slu.edu.