Send us a textA quiet kid from Philadelphia. A long drive past Ohio cornfields. A campus that didn’t offer luxury, but taught resilience, community, and the kind of confidence that lasts a lifetime. That’s where our conversation with Alumni Association President Dell Woods begins—and it quickly becomes a blueprint for how HBCUs transform potential into leadership.We swap homecoming energy for real talk about what makes Wilberforce work: rigorous professors who sharpen critical thinking, peers who feel like family, and alumni who show up with time, talent, and treasure. Dell credits a famously tough business instructor for pushing her beyond comfort zones and into a career defined by clarity and grit. From that foundation, we dig into the practical levers that move a university forward—paying national and local dues, launching or joining alumni chapters with just five members, and telling authentic stories that recruit the next class of scholars, artists, and entrepreneurs.There’s urgency here, too. New dorms are coming online, and alumni are sponsoring the second building to make sure students live on campus and thrive. Enrollment has doubled, but the mission continues: wear the gear, share the wins, host a college fair table, mentor a first-gen student, and keep the pipeline strong. We spotlight the legacy of renowned Wilberforce figures, the power of HBCU bonds, and the simple truth that every voice and every dollar counts when you’re building a future bigger than yourself.If you love Wilberforce—or you’re curious about what an HBCU can do for a student who needs a village—this conversation brings the receipts and the roadmap. Subscribe, share this episode with an alum or a college-bound student, and leave a review to help more people discover the Wilberforce story. Your voice helps keep the Woo thriving.Support the show

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