Alma Mater and Alumni Oath

Dr. Devona E. G. Williams, Chair Mr. John Ridgeway ’75, Vice Chair Mr. John J. Allen Jr., Vice Chair

The Honorable Michael N. Castle The Honorable Norman D. Griffiths, Esq. Dr. Debbie Harrington Ms. Lois M. Hobbs Dr. Wilma Mishoe Mr. Chip Rossi Ms. Esthelda Parker Selby ’69 The Honorable Harold Stafford Ms. Jocelyn Stewart Mr. Leroy A. Tice, Esq. ’02 Ms. Margie Lopez Waite ’90 Ms. Bernadette Dorsey Whatley EX-OFFICIO The Honorable John Carney, Governor of the State of Delaware

Dr. Tony Allen President, Delaware State University

TRUSTEE EMERITI Dr. A. Richard Barros, Esq. Dr. Claibourne D. Smith

PRESIDENT EMERITI Dr. Wilma Mishoe Dr. Harry L. Williams

Administrative Council

Dr. Tony Allen, President Mr. Anas Ben Addi, Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer Mr. Antonio Boyle, Vice President for Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs Dr. Irene Chapman-Hawkins ’14, ’19, Chief Administrative Officer, Vice President of Human Resources Mr. Cleon Cauley Sr., Esq., Chief Operating Officer Dr. Saundra F. DeLauder, Provost, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Stacy Downing, Chief Administrator, DSU Downtown Campus Ms. Jackie Griffith, Vice President of Government and Community Relations Mr. Darrell McMillon, Vice President of Information Technology/ Chief Information Officer Ms. LaKresha Moultrie, Esq., General Counsel, Chief Risk Management Officer Dr. Vita Pickrum, ’16, Vice President of Institutional Advancement Ms. Tamara Stoner, University Secretary, Assistant Vice President of Risk Management Mr. Bernard Pratt, Associate Vice President of Facilities Management, Planning and Construction Dr. Dawn Mosley ’20, Senior Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communication

Dean’s Council

Dr. Michael H. Casson Jr., Dean, College of Business Dr. Patrice Gilliam-Johnson, Dean, School of Graduate, Adult and Extended Studies Dr. Akwasi Osei, Interim Dean, College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences Dr. Gwendolyn Scott-Jones, Dean, Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Dr. Cherese Winstead-Casson, Dean, College of Agriculture, Science and Technology

2022

Commencement Committee

Dr. Irene Chapman-Hawkins ’14, ’19, Chief Administrative Officer, Vice President of Human Resources, Chair Dr. Francine Edwards, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Co-Chair Ms. Aleasha Dorsett, MPA, Director of University Ceremonies, Events and Commencement

Committee Chairs

Mr. Devin Bonner Ms. Jasmine Buxton Dr. Stacy Downing Ms. Charlisa Edelin Sgt. Gregory Elliott Dr. Michelle Fisher Mr. Matt Fortune ’13 Mr. Steve Girgis Ms. Jackie Griffith Ms. Joann Holmes Ms. Terry Jeffries Dr. Ann Knettler ’20 Deputy Chief Joi Simmons Dr. Marcia Taylor ’84 Dr. Derrick Thompson Ms. Rhonda Thompson Ms. Andrea Wilson Mr. Robert Zipp

Committee Members

Mr. Terry Bankston Dr. Brody Bluemel Dr. Kimeu Boynton ’97 Ms. Regina Cotter Ms. Jasmine Couch Mr. Marty Denson ’04 Ms. Diaese Graves ’13 Ms. Shenequa T. Harris Dr. Terrell Holmes ’17 Dr. Quiana Hutchins ’21 Mr. Zak Kimball Ms. Margaret Knowles Ms. Licelis Lamboy-Brewington Ms. Renee Marine ’20 Dr. Akwasi Osei Ms. Ava Perrine Mr. Bernard Pratt Mr. LaShawne Pryor Mr. Jeffery Revel ’15 Ms. Jennifer Rickard Ms. Nikita Robins-Thompson Dr. Gwen Scott-Jones ’97 Ms. Pia Stokes Ms. Marquita Thomas-Brown ’99 Mr. Russell Weaver Ms. Jordin Williams Ms. Stacey Winder Mr. Ted Yacucci

Commencement Notations

As final action cannot always be taken by the time this program goes to press, the list of degree candidates and those receiving honors is tentative. The appearance of a student’s name herein or its absence does not necessarily mean that the student has or has not been awarded a degree from Delaware State University. The student’s transcript is the official record/documentation of the University.

This is a souvenir program. Any errors or omissions are inadvertent, and the University cannot be held responsible.

Special thanks to all of the individuals who assisted in making the May Commencement a memorable occasion for our graduates and their families. Commencement is not possible without the selfless acts and commitment of the Delaware State University administration, faculty, staff and students.

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Alma Mater

Hail, Alma Mater Thy children greet Thee Greet Thee with loyalty, love, strength and truth Here in Thine ancient halls O’er Thy plains so verdant Thou art our guide in the pathways of youth.

From the broad world without Come Thy sons and daughters Bearing our laurels to lay at Thy shrine E’er shall we heed Thy call Ne’er shall we fail Thee Love Alma Mater, God Bless Thee and Thine

Music: Alexis F. Lvov (1799-1870) Words: Pauline Williams LeCompte, Class of 1926

Alumni Oath

“I solemnly promise...from this day forward...to be proactive...and positive. I will always lift the name...and support the mission...of my alma mater. I will forever point others...toward this place where they, too...may successfully prepare...to make their marks...on the world.”