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Organization of Graduate Students (OGS)
The Organization of Graduate Students (OGS) represents all graduate students. This organization promotes academic excellence and communication between faculty, staff, and students. The OGS is also involved in professional development, Graduate College Recruitment, and the sponsorship of educational events, which reflect the graduate student body. Sign up below to become a member!
Meet the OGS Executive Team (2025-2026)
- President: Mr. Roubainns Lavaud, D.P.T. Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
- Vice President: Ms. Bailee Poore, M.A. Communicative Sciences & Disorders Program
- Secretary: Caira Fields, D.P.T. Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
- Treasurer: Dr. Jacqueline Parham, M.S. Nursing Program
- Community Engagement Chair: Syeira Stephens, M.S. Medical Science Program
- Student & Faculty Liaison: Ms. Madison Davis, M.S. Medical Science Program
- Professional & Social Development Chair: Ms. Alexa Livingstone, Ph.D. Physics
Organization Websites
- American Council of Education
- Association for the Support of Graduate Students
- Association of American Colleges and Universities
- Committee on Education Funding
- Conference of Southern Graduate Schools
- Council for Opportunity in Education
- Council of Graduate Schools
- Council of Historically Black Graduate Schools
- National Association for the Advancement of Color People
- National Association of Graduate and Professional Students
- National Association of State Boards of Educators
- National Black Graduate and Professional Students Association
- National Black MBA Association
- National Black Nurses Association
- National Council of Negro Women
- United Negro College Fund
- Virginia Council of Graduate Schools
