Oakwood University Student Named as HBCU All-Star


	Gabriel Carter

The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities announced recently that Gabriel Carter, of Atlanta, Georgia, is one of 73 students from across 63 HBCUs named as the 2016 HBCU All-Stars. The All-Stars, comprised of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, are being recognized for their accomplishments in academics, leadership, and civic engagement.

"During the course of one academic school year, the 73 All-Stars will distinguish themselves as exemplars of the talent that HBCUs cultivate and as noble ambassadors of their respective institutions," said U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. "The Initiative is looking forward to working with this third class of All-Stars and is confident this opportunity will allow the Initiative to meaningfully connect with HBCU students and advance academic excellence at their schools."

Over the next year, the students will serve as ambassadors by providing outreach opportunities and communicating with other students about the value of both education and the Initiative as a networking source. Using social media, relationships with community-based organizations, and sessions with industry professionals, the students will share proven practices that support opportunities for all young people to achieve their educational and career potential. They will also participate in the White House HBCU Week Conference, national and regional events, and webinars with Initiative staff and other professionals on a range of disciplines that support a spirit of engagement and personal and professional development.


	Kedgeree McKenzie

The All-Stars were selected from over 300 students from 24 states, the District of Columbia, Ghana, Nigeria, and the Virgin Islands. They will work together and as a group and network with one another to achieve their goals.

Kedgeree Dominic McKenzie, senior communication major at Oakwood, will continue his work with the WHIHBCU as Communication Director of the All-Star Ambassador organization. McKenzie served as a 2015 HBCU All-Star.

Oakwood Student Continues to Make an Impact

by The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Tyler Brown, senior public relations and political science major, spent her summer as a Congressional Black Caucus intern in the office of Representative Elijah Cummings. She is a native of Washington, D.C.

During the summer of 2014, Brown accepted an internship with the United States Department of Justice at the Office on Violence Against Women. There she polished her skills in grant writing, while educating herself on pressing women's issues. Visits to the White House coupled with opportunities to meet with many political activists, in tandem with the knowledge that she received from her internship, influenced Brown to change her career goals.

Last school year, Brown served as the editor of Oakwood's newspaper Spreading Oak and is currently a member of Phi Alpha Delta, a graphic design lab instructor, and a public relations writer.

Tyler plans to seek the office of Senior Class Vice President. She also intends to continue her relationship with the Huntsville City Boys and Girls Club. After college, Brown plans on pursuing a dual JD/MA with a focus in public policy. She aspires to be employed by a crisis communications management firm in the DC metro area.

Employee Notes

During the 40th anniversary of the Society for Caribbean Studies (SCS), Audley C. Chambers, Ph.D., '86, associate professor of Music, and Carmiele Wilkerson, Ph.D., '90, associate professor of English, presented individual papers at the SCS annual conference in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, on July 6-9, 2016. Hosted by the University of Newcastle, the conference is organized by the SCS and the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS). Dr. Chambers presented his ongoing work on Manuscript 258 and the development of the symphony orchestra in 19th century Jamaica. Dr. Wilkerson presented her research on novels by the British author Caryl Phillips. Their research was supported by the Faculty Development Grant Program at Oakwood University. At the end of the conference, Dr. Chambers was elected to be a member of the SCS general committee for the 2016-2017 academic year.

University Business recently interviewed Prudence LaBeach Pollard, '78, Ph.D., vice president of Research and Faculty Development. In the interview on page 24 of the August, 2016 issue, Dr. Pollard described the initial development of Oakwood's Leadership Academy. Click here to read the article.

Register for Oakwood Live!

Oakwood University cordially invites potential students to Oakwood Live! (formerly known as College Days), scheduled for October 5-9, to fellowship with current students, administrators, and employees.

Oakwood Live! immerses prospective students into life at Oakwood University. During the event, guests will meet people from all over the world and participate in a variety of activities allowing them a chance to explore the unique qualities of an Oakwood University education. This annual event is offered to high school seniors and college transfer students, so don't let your youth miss out on the excitement.

For more information about Oakwood University or the Oakwood Live! event, call (256) 726-7356 or click here.

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