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Built on the blood soaked sod of a former slave plantation, and established in 1896, Oakwood University is the singular Seventh-day Adventist Historically Black College/University, in Huntsville, Alabama. For just over 125 years, this illustrious institution has molded the lives of young and old, educationally, physically, and spiritually. Guided by the motto, "God First!", Oakwood University faculty, staff and administration impart knowledge and information, to empower students who "Enter to Learn," to "Depart to Serve".

Oakwood University

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Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Encouraging faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Actively supporting the university technology transfer function

Facilitating university-industry collaboraction

Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts