Oct 25, 2017 | Official Statements
RE: DEATH OF AN OAKWOOD ADVENTIST ACADEMY STUDENT We were notified early Friday morning of the death of one of the students at Oakwood Adventist Academy (OAA). Details are still coming in about this terrible tragedy, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family....
Aug 15, 2017 | Official Statements
Like many Americans, the Oakwood University family is grieved by the events that transpired in Charlottesville, Virginia, this past weekend. Our deepest sympathies go out to the victims of the mindless violence perpetrated by the agents of hatred as well as the peace...
Apr 19, 2017 | Official Statements
RE: OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY RESPONDS TO SEXUAL ASSAULT ON CAMPUS We were saddened to learn that during an event last weekend on our campus, a visitor reported being sexually assaulted by another visitor. Neither visitor is an Oakwood student. Nevertheless, sexual violence...
Dec 12, 2016 | Official Statements
STATEMENT OF THE OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOLLOWING THE BOARD MEETING CONDUCTED ON DECEMBER 5, 2016 The Oakwood University Board of Trustees is deeply committed to the safety and well-being of each of our students and employees. Oakwood University takes...
Dec 5, 2016 | Official Statements
Press Release Media Contact Kisha R. Norris, M.Ed., CFRE Knorris@oakwood.edu 256-726-7201 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY SELECTED FOR $2.75M GRANT FROM UNCF TO IMPROVE JOB OUTCOMES OF GRADUATES UNCF® Career Pathways Initiative, funded by Lilly Endowment Inc., awards $35 million...
Dec 5, 2015 | Official Statements
Tonight I stood among our students as they made their voices heard. I marched with them. I felt their unrest. I could sense that they wanted change and equality. As I looked at their faces, I couldn’t help but think how this experience would change them forever....