Oakwood University (Ala.)
Oakwood's History
Oakwood University, in Huntsville, Ala., was founded by the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) in 1896 to educate the recently-freed African-Americans of the South. Drawing upon its Christian faith and the emancipation of slaves by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, it believed that “all people are created equal” and deserved the opportunity to learn a trade.
https://oakwood.edu/our-story/mission-history/
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Oakwood's Culture
The school motto is: Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve. In everything it does, it believes and practices God First, its current slogan. Consistent with its Mission Statement, Oakwood is in the business of transforming lives – both for now and, more importantly, for eternity.
Within Oakwood's boundaries, one can find ample opportunities to develop spiritually, socially, mentally and physically. Whether these opportunities come by way of campus clubs, intramurals, praise and worship or the mere exposure that cultural diversity brings.
A variety of co-curricular programs and services are provided which encourage student involvement in the campus community and enhances the educational aspects of the Oakwood community. There are over 30 student clubs and organizations.
https://oakwood.edu/life-at-oakwood/
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