
DeBaun Black Alumni Network at Maryville University
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Maryville University announces the DeBaun Black Alumni Network, named after Everlouis Rutledge DeBaun, โ58, the first African American graduate of Maryville University. The DeBaun Black Alumni Network will empower and provide support for current Black students through mentorship and scholarship as well as provide and promote opportunities for Black alumni to grow personal and professional networks. โEverlouis Rutledge DeBaun forged a path for myriad students who have followed in her footsteps, creating the rich cultural fabric of todayโs campus community,โ said President Mark Lombardi, PhD. โMaryville is committed to expanding access and opportunity for all learners. The DeBaun Black Alumni Network affirms the importance of our history and those that paved the way for an inclusive campus environment.โ