Oakwood University Celebrates 124 Years of Service
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Posted By: Reggie Culpepper on November 17, 2020 In recognition of 124 years of transforming lives, Oakwood University in Huntsville, Ala., celebrated Founders Day at 12:00 noon on Monday, November 16, 2020, at the Oakwood Farms Market Pavilion. Oakwood was founded by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1896 to educate African-Americans of the South who had recently been freed from slavery. The property, 375-acres of a former **** plantation, was dotted with 65 towering oak trees, which gave way to the name "Oakwood." Originally, the school was called "Oakwood Industrial School,” opening its doors on November 16, 1896, with 16 students. The former **** plantation was at one time the early residence of America’s most famous ****, Dred Scott. Oakwood University now serves 1,422 students and manages three industries on its 1,185 acre property: • Oakwood Farms • Edible Arrangements • Oakwood University Memorial Gardens Cemetery The campus is considered one of the historical landmarks of the cosmopolitan city of Huntsville, with its population of approximately 202,0000 people in north central Alabama. Oakwood University continues to view education as indispensable in preparation for wider service to God and to humanity. President Leslie Pollard said, “For 124 years, Oakwood has advanced the mission of Seventh-day Adventist education, creating competent Christian professionals for servant leadership. Since 1896, we have had the honor and privilege of serving the Huntsville and Madison County community, and I am immensely grateful for the 124th year celebration of Oakwood University.” If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reggie Culpepper Director, HBCUConnect Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
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