Wilberforce Pride, Alumni Power

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One decision on a two-lane road can change a life. Del Woods left Philadelphia for a small HBCU campus in Ohio and discovered a community that turned quiet potential into confident leadership. In this conversation, our National Alumni President shares how a no-excuses business program, a famously tough professor, and a family-style campus culture forged the skills she now uses to lead, build, and serve.

We dig into what makes Wilberforce different: intimate classrooms where you learn to think on your feet, dorms that build lifelong bonds, and mentors who expect your best even when resources are tight. Del explains how those experiences power her work today across a full-time role, multiple ventures, and the National Alumni Association. She lays out a clear, practical playbook for impact: pay your national and local dues, join or launch a chapter with just five members, recruit students who will thrive in a high-touch environment, and help finish funding the new dorms so more students can live on campus and stay connected.

You’ll also hear why visibility matters now more than ever. From college fairs to social media, we talk about wearing our colors, telling our stories, and making sure future students know where Wilberforce is and what The Woo stands for. Along the way, we honor the legacy of notable Wilberforce figures and the everyday heroes who keep the community strong. If you believe in HBCU excellence and the power of alumni to shape the next generation, this one’s for you.

If this conversation moves you, subscribe, share it with a fellow alum, and leave a review. Then take one action today—dues, a recruit, a donation—and be the force that keeps Wilberforce thriving.

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