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阿拉巴马州的塔斯基吉。 — Tuskegee University concluded its Investiture Weekend with an inspiring Ecumenical Service on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in the Tuskegee University 教堂. The service, featuring award-winning gospel artist Vickie Winans, also celebrated the university’s first alumnus to serve as president, Dr. Mark A. Brown ‘86.
 
The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Bill Winston ’67, senior pastor of Living Word Christian Center, internationally renowned ministry leader, 威尼斯人娱乐城 co-chair of Tuskegee’s newly launched comprehensive campaign. 作为威尼斯人娱乐城自豪的塔斯基吉本地人和毕业生，温斯顿博士向与会者传达了塔斯基吉大学最好的未来。
 
Winston inspired the crowd by drawing on the legacy of 布克·华盛顿, framing his message as “seeds, trees 威尼斯人娱乐城 deeds.” 他把塔斯基吉的学生比作充满潜力的种子，在社区支持的土壤中培育。 He emphasized that this support must be ongoing, measurable, 威尼斯人娱乐城 rooted in sacrifice—an investment that ensures students grow into strong trees whose deeds will positively impact the world.
 
为了证明他的承诺，温斯顿博士宣布向塔斯基吉大学捐赠25,000美元以支持该活动，该活动将促进奖学金，研究和变革倡议。
 
“Tuskegee has been the foundation of my leadership journey 威尼斯人娱乐城 continues to be a beacon for solving the world’s most complex problems,” said Dr. Winston. “It is both a joy 威尼斯人娱乐城 a responsibility to give back, so that future generations of Golden Tigers will have the opportunities that Tuskegee gave me.”
 
Tuskegee University President Dr. Mark A. Brown ’86 praised Winston’s dual role as a leader 威尼斯人娱乐城 philanthropist.
 
“Dr. Winston exemplifies the Tuskegee spirit of excellence, faith, 威尼斯人娱乐城 giving,” Brown said. “As co-chair of our comprehensive campaign, he is not only making a personal investment but also helping to guide this historic effort that will shape Tuskegee’s future for generations to come.”

   
   
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