The purpose of the Michigan State University Black Alumni ( MSUBA) is to support and promote the welfare and interests of Black alumni, students, faculty and staff of Michigan State University. 

MSUBA Goals

1. Implement programs to enhance educational opportunities and the quality of life for Black alumni, students, faculty and staff at MSU. 

2. Provide a framework for alumni, with interests common to the organization, to meet both formally and informally for educational, professional, and social purposes. 

3. Advocate the need for MSU to continue an active program of affirmative action to ensure the involvement and participation of Black students, faculty and staff in all aspects of the university, at all levels.

4. Establish communication linkages between Black alumni, students, faculty and staff at MSU to maintain a common awareness of issues being addressed or to be addressed by the organization.

5. Mobilize resources to assist Black students in their matriculation at MSU. 

6. Provide assistance in the recruitment and retention of Black students, faculty, and staff at MSU.