Bouchet Graduate Honor Society
| Bouchet Graduate Honor Society | |
|---|---|
| BGHS | |
| Founded | September 15, 2005 |
| Type | Honor |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Doctoral, Post-Doctoral, Faculty |
| Scope | National (US) |
| Chapters | 19 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Website | Official Website |
The Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society (often referred to as the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, Bouchet Society or BGHS) is an American honor society named after Edward Alexander Bouchet, the first African American to earn a doctorate degree (Ph.D. in Physics, Yale University, 1876). Established to recognize outstanding scholarly achievement and promote diversity and excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate, it was co-founded by Yale University and Howard University on September 15, 2005, commemorating Bouchet's birthday.