14-02-2025
KaJéza Hawkins keynote speaker at Wilberforce's Founder's Day Convocation
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Wilberforce University's Founder's Day Convocation was Thursday and the event saw a familiar face as its keynote speaker.
2 NEWS' reporter and weekend anchor KaJéza Hawkins was among several alumni and student leaders who took the stage to give advice and help the university celebrate a new year.
Hawkins served as the keynote speaker for Wilberforce's annual Founder's Day Convocation. The university celebrated year 169, opening its doors back in 1856.
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'What you're learning here at Wilberforce extends far beyond the textbooks, the SSB portal, and the student organizations you are in right now. It's about building meaningful, lasting connections, refining your soft skills, and believing in your potential,' Hawkins said to the crowd of students.
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