I believe it is important for the university to always remember its roots.

But all of this success came at the end of a long climb.

When Delaware State University was founded in 1890, it was not by choice, but by social reality.

Through the years you, the Delaware State family and your predecessors, have faced many challenges. You worked through them with fierce determination and good will, and you have made great progress.

Delaware State is no longer a college for African Americans without other choices, it is a university of choice.

Typically, historical black colleges and universities like Delaware State, attracted students who were raised in an environment where going to college wasn't the next natural step after high school.

Ensuring a bright future for all our children is the responsibility of the community, the schools, families and like it or not- politicians as well.