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".
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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 ===