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

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

We have to instill in them the skills they need to succeed at a young age and open up their imaginations to the very real opportunities they can be afforded if they put their minds to it.

Delaware State began as a school bent on service - teaching education, social services and nursing.

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

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.

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