“To my dear genius generation, my mighty Rams,” begins a heartfelt letter from Huston-Tillotson University President Colette Pierce Burnette to the graduates.
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President Burnette let her students know that she understands how we are all experiencing unprecedented times and she reminded the seniors that they “continued Huston-Tillotson University’s legacy of 145 years of excellence.” She also shared that she missed them, but the world needs them, and knowing this helps her cope.
The Austin, Texas historically-Black college university (HBCU) is the oldest institution of higher education and the only HBCU in Austin.
“You have a dream that is no longer deferred, I salute you”
Congratulations to the Huston-Tillotson University Class of 2020.