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The Essence of Excellence Summit

The Essence of Excellence Summit is an inclusive program designed to address topics relevant to students at the University, especially those of an underrepresented population. All students are welcome. Workshops discuss, teach and provide students with knowledge and application pertaining to a specific skill or topic that will aid in their success during their collegiate journey and beyond.聽

2025 Essence of Excellence Leadership Summit

SAVE THE DATE SEPT. 26, 2025

This year鈥檚 theme: 鈥淒eveloping Your Blueprint鈥� aims to provide students especially those of a historically underserved background with the knowledge, tools, and skills to achieve a better version of themselves. The Essence of Excellence Summit is an inclusive program designed to address topics relevant to participants.

Essence of Excellence Summit Schedule

Network Session (3-3:45pm):

This session has the goal聽of聽instructing our students in "The Art聽of聽Networking". This is a desired and useful skill that we hope to impart to our students for聽their future professional endeavors. The room will be arranged with bistro tables for聽general conversation and mingling and will also include the capturing聽of聽professional headshots.聽

Keynote Speaker/Dinner (4pm - 4:45pm)

Attendees will enjoy a short program that includes an inspirational speech by a keynote speaker.

Workshop Sessions (5pm-7pm):

Our workshop sessions聽offer another avenue to direct and enlighten attendees on a variety聽of聽topics geared toward growth and learning. Workshops are meant to be highly interactive. Though lecture is traditionally a part聽of聽the process, application and practice is the engaging opportunity that leaves a lasting participant experience.聽

Order in the Court (Moderated Chat) (7:15 -7:45pm):

This is the culmination of聽our evening and will be focused on reflection and imparting final words聽of聽wisdom to the students for聽the personal and professional journey ahead.

Past Speakers

2024

Dr. D'Angelo Taylor

2023

Dr. Lamara Warren

2022

J.C. Campbell

2021

Lori Sutton

2020

Stan Gouard

2019

Dr. Ashley Jordan

2018

Wil Marquez

2017

Xavia Harrington-Chate

2016

Alex Burton

2015

Kenneth Cobb