Provost named interim president of Wilberforce May 4, 2008
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - Wilberforce University has tapped its top academic official as president of the historically black, private college in southwest Ohio. Trustee William Lee says Provost Patricia Hardaway will step in as president. (FOX19.com, OH)
Fact Sheet: White House Summit on Inner-City Children and Faith-Based Schools Apr 23, 2008
Reverend Dr. Floyd H. Flake, Senior Pastor, Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York, President, Wilberforce University, Former U.S. Congressman. Panel II: Practical Realities On The Ground. (White House News Releases)
African-Americans have legacy of military service, sacrifice Feb 14, 2008
During his career, Davis served with the 9th and 10th Cavalry; was a professor of military science and tactics at Wilberforce University, Ohio, and Tuskegee, Ala. served as a brigade commander in 2nd Cavalry Division; and served as an assistant to the inspector general in Washington, D.C. Davis' son, retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Jr., was the fourth African-American graduate of the U.S. Military Academy and the nation's second African-American general officer. (The Dolphin, CT)
Gibson's impact echoes today Aug 27, 2007
In one at Wilberforce University in Ohio, Glass said she met Gibson, an ATA champion for 10 years before she finally was admitted into USTA competitions. She was not a person you got close to, Glass said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Religion Briefs Jul 28, 2007
Among the speakers are the Rev. Bill Hybels, senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church; Carly Fiorina, former president and chief executive officer of Hewlett-Packard; the Rev. Floyd H. Flake, senior pastor of the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York in Queens and president of Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio; former Secretary of State Colin Powell; and former President Jimmy Carter. For the second year, officials at Northwest Church in Fresno are organizing the... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Words Of Wisdom May 28, 2007
"Don't buy into the myth that we cannot change the circumstances of our nation. That's what elections are for," she told graduates of Ohio's Wilberforce University. "That's what involvement is about.". (CBS News)
A symphonic encounter awaits for the SV Orchestra's 2007-08 season May 25, 2007
William Grant Still (1895-1978), acclaimed as the dean of African-American composers, was born in rural Mississippi and studied at Wilberforce University and Oberlin College, performed with W.C. Handy and Paul Whiteman s orchestras, and was a gifted multi-instrumentalist. A composer of ballets and symphonies first performed at Howard Hanson s Eastman School of Music, Still was a busy composer, orchestrator, conductor and performer on Broadway as well the world concert circuit. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Down a new road May 23, 2007
She earned a bachelor s degree in business administration from Wilberforce University in Ohio, and returned to the bank as a loan officer sitting at one of those desks. She married and began a family. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Democrats and Conservatives May 8, 2007
Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks during the Wilberforce University commencement ceremonies at Wright State University's Nutter Center Saturday, May 5, 2007 in Fairborn, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Kohl). (Townhall.com)
Reinventing himself, school May 7, 2007
May 7, 2007 WILBERFORCE, Ohio - The Rev. Floyd Flake strode about the campus of Wilberforce University recently, greeting passing students and faculty with hugs and air-kisses, and touting the school's improving fortunes since he took charge of his alma mater in 2002. "For me, I had no second thoughts about taking the job, considering how blessed I have been since I left Wilberforce," the Old Westbury resident, former congressman and influential church pastor said of his decision to lead the... (Newsday -- Nation)
Hillary Stumps Ohio May 7, 2007
"Don't let anyone wear you down to the point where you believe it is not worth trying to change your society any longer." A crowd of about 4,000 listened to the Democratic presidential candidate deliver the commencement address for about 225 graduates of Wilberforce University, a school of about 1,050 students about 15 miles east of Dayton that traces its roots back to 1856. Clinton, a New York Democrat, told the crowd that if they turn a blind eye to injustices levied against women, minorities... (Newsmax)
Clinton touts Dems' ideas in Ohio May 6, 2007
In the afternoon, Clinton delivered the commencement address at Wilberforce University, the nation's oldest private historically black university. In her address, Clinton hammered away at Democratic themes, urging students to challenge the widening income gap, lack of affordable child care and what she said was government disregard for soldiers injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Newsday)
Wilberforce: Inspiration for a New Generation Apr 19, 2007
Marshall Mitchell, vice president of Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio, joked that he has "never had the luxury of forgetting the name [of William Wilberforce.]". Mitchell, also addressing the press conference, described Wilberforce as an important symbol for change. (CNSnews.com)
Senator Clinton to address graduates at Wilberforce commencement Apr 12, 2007
"Senator Hillary Clinton brings to our commencement ceremony dignity, hope, stature and a heightened sense of history," said Wilberforce University President Rev. Dr. Floyd Flake. "She is the finest possible choice for the honor of sending off our next generation of leaders.". (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Film, Evangelicals Celebrate Song's History, Reaffirm Its Message Feb 25, 2007
Now, evangelical groups - led by the Wilberforce Central Coalition, including the John Templeton Foundation, the Wilberforce Forum within Chuck Colson's Prison Fellowship Ministries, the Trinity Forum, the anti-slavery group Gilder-Lehrman Center, Ohio's Wilberforce University and Walden Media - and others are organizing events to commemorate Wilberforce's life and his fight against slavery. Groups are especially focusing on ending "modern-day slavery," which they say entraps some 27 million... (The Ledger)
Historical interpreter recalls life as a slave Feb 23, 2007
In her final years, Mrs. Keckly worked from 1892 to 1898 as a sewing instructor at Wilberforce University in Ohio. In 1898 she suffered a stroke and moved back to D.C. and into the Home for Destitute Women and Children, a home that she had helped establish. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Evangelicals in a 'Grace' debate Feb 22, 2007
Methodist evangelicals named the nation's first historically black college after him when they founded Wilberforce University near Xenia, Ohio, in 1856. Today, Chuck Colson's Prison Fellowship outreach project sponsors a Wilberforce Forum think tank. (USA Today)
Music Inspired by Amazing Grace Jan 23, 2007
sets a high tone of fervency for the project with his Amazing Grace, his deeply expressive vocals opening quietly before flying into the chorus soaring melody line, movingly backed by the Wilberforce University Choir. The track beautifully exemplifies the purpose and the passion of the movie, the album, and the mission. (Suite101.com)
Bramos and Peavy Spark Miami Men's Basketball Team to 88-35 Exhibition Win Nov 7, 2006
OXFORD, Ohio--Sophomore guard amassed 23 points and eight rebounds to lead all players, while senior forward recorded 22 points and six rebounds as Miami University's men's basketball team posted an 88-35 win against Wilberforce University in exhibition action at Millett Hall on Monday evening. Bramos scored 16 first-half points, including 14 of the RedHawks' first 18 points, and went 10-of-12 from the field for the game. (Muredhawks.com)
ABA coming soon to a basketball court in the Q-C, but which one? Aug 12, 2006
No one likes playing in an empty arena," McGinn added. McGinn says a high-school gymnasium likely isn't his selection, because the Q-C ABA team will be playing on Friday and Saturday nights. Thus, the Q-C curiosity could be peaked for the week. Other options could be Davenport's Brady Street bubble or the former Marycrest Activities Center, with temporary bleachers brought in. The Q-C owner said a schedule, with two games a week, is contigent on the venue. The ABA pay structure also is a known.... (Quad-Cities Online)
Rachel Eubanks, 83; Music Teacher Set High Standards for Her Students for 50-Plus Years May 13, 2006
She headed the music departments at what was then known as Albany State College in Georgia and at Wilberforce University in Ohio before settling in Los Angeles. She began offering piano lessons from her apartment. (Los Angeles Times)
Playing to win Jan 31, 2006
MIKE CARDEW/Akron Beacon Journal. Mylan Murphy shows off his designs Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, at Woodridge High School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. (Cincinnati Post -- Business)
No. 2 Florida (17-0) rolls to another victory Jan 19, 2006
They have lost 18 straight since a season-opening victory over Wilberforce University. They were overmatched from the start Wednesday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
No. 2 Florida too Jan 19, 2006
They have lost 18 straight since a season-opening victory over Wilberforce University. Advertisement. (CBS Sportsline)
MLK Day speaker: Focus on education Jan 17, 2006
"We need to come back to a reality that our children can learn. We need a resolution that says we will not tolerate second-class education," said the Rev. Floyd Flake, pastor of Greater Allen Cathedral of New York and president of Wilberforce University. "We've got to educate our children that there is no white language and black language. They need to speak the language the rest of the world is speaking." (Related story: ). (USA Today -- National)
