‘Rooms don’t shine until a Ram walks in’
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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on December 29, 2025 WSSU graduates charged to lead, innovate and change the world Nearly 600 Winston-Salem State University graduates departed to serve as they received their degrees Dec. 12 during the university’s fall commencement held at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Presided by Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Stevie L. Lawrence, the ceremony was marked by inspiring speeches, joyful cheers, proud tears and spirited celebration. Christian X. White, senior class president, delivered a speech that packed a punch. “I’m here to commend you, but I’m also here to challenge you to not let this milestone be the finish line,” White said. “As you venture out into a world – with or without continuing education – I charge you all to set your goals far, hold onto your visions tight, and understand this: Rooms don’t shine until a Ram walks in.” “We are not just going to join industries; we are going to innovate them. Because Rams are more than qualified,” he continued. “Walk boldly, walk joyfully and walk like you have purpose, because you do. Walk like your ancestors paved the road, because they did. Walk like you belong in every room, because you absolutely do. And when you can’t find a room to fit in, build one and put your name on that door.” Maliyah Winters, the 76th Student Government Association president, reminded graduates of how far they have come. “When we arrived on this campus, some of us were uncertain, others were confident, and many were somewhere in between. But WSSU has a way of shaping students to be strong leaders, professional pioneers and productive global citizens,” she said.…. https://www.wssu.edu/about/news/articles/2... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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