We were thrilled to see this press release from Georgetown University’s athletics program attesting to what a beneficial and even transformational experience it was for the students and staff that attended the BSAS this year. Thank you Hoyas for your thoughtful report!

From their site:

Ramon Lyons, Football
“It was a tremendous experience. It was refreshing to see so many African-American leaders impacting their communities in something other than sports. The amount of connections and knowledge I gained during this conference is unparalleled and I recommend anyone who has the chance to go next year should 100 percent take that opportunity.”

Margo Snipe, Volleyball
“The Black Student-Athlete Summit was unforgettable. It was an incredible opportunity to get to know the other Hoyas I went with and also get to know student-athletes from across the country. The best part was the feeling of empowerment I got from learning about how the black identity shapes the student-athlete experience and being able to relate to the other athletes I met. I took away so much that I hope to share and put to use on the Georgetown campus and later in life. I want to bring that feeling of empowerment I got at the Black Student-Athlete Summit to other students at Georgetown and anywhere else I might be.”

Glen Waters, Football
“The Black Student-Athlete Summit was a great experience. Applying what I learned from former student-athletes will improve my experience in undergraduate and enhance my future after graduation.”

Kevin Campbell
“My time in Austin at the 2019 Black Student-Athlete Summit was both insightful and empowering. Being given the opportunity to engage with our student-athletes, and hear from more than 40 qualified presenters discuss the significance of holistic development was great. I am very grateful to Dr. Maya Ozery for inviting me and the athletics department for supporting our student-athletes to attend this conference.”

Dr. Maya Ozery
“Attending the Black Student-Athlete Summit was a transformational experience for our student-athletes, and having a group attend was another way to reflect our commitment to increasing positive outcomes for all of our student-athletes. Margo, Ramon and Glen are great ambassadors of our athletic department, and this was a unique opportunity for them to connect with peers from across the country, and reflect on how their identities play a role in their personal experience here on campus. This gathering allowed us engage in deep discussions with scholars and practitioners, and we extend our gratitude to the University of Texas Division of Diversity and Community Engagement for the professionalism of everyone involved in developing the summit.”