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

These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.

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

Just the example Delaware State University graduates set by the way they live their lives, should be an inspiration to other high school students to go to Delaware State.

Lance Armstrong, the famous cyclist and more importantly, cancer survivor, has said 'if you ever get a second chance for something, you've got to go all the way.'

This is a value-added college education if I have heard one described. And what is the most remarkable about Delaware State University graduates - is they just keeping giving back.

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.

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.

Repaying the debt of these ultimate sacrifices seems nearly impossible but we must try.

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

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

Loving God is a play scenario written in the spirit of men

To me photography must suggest, not insist or explain.

I started hitching about the country when I was 16 or 17 years old. I found the music that was played around the country - Irish music - had a particular resonance.

We have to change this idea that women are only supposed to work in the house... Women should go out and be what they want

If you're really good, you should express yourself...a lot.

We are built for the valley, for the ordinary stuff we are in, and that is where we have to prove our mettle.

Preaching means to awaken the real inclination to serve God.

Desjardins was literally fuming. His tattered robes still smoked from battle. (Carter says I shouldn’t mention that his pink boxer shorts were showing, but they were!)

What you look like is just one part of who you are - but it's not all you are.

We are buried beneath the weight of information.