Michael N. Castle

I remember coming to this college in the 1960s as a new legislator when a road divided the campus - and it was not fully paved at that - and no wall defined the campus from the highway. ↗

— Michael N. Castle

#college #coming #defined #divided #fully

Just the example Delaware State University graduates set by the way they live their lives, should be an inspiration to other high school students to go to Delaware State. ↗

— Michael N. Castle

#delaware state #delaware state university #example #go #graduates

Repaying the debt of these ultimate sacrifices seems nearly impossible but we must try. ↗

— Michael N. Castle

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Their families helped them realize that there was more out there for them. These students came to Delaware State because of its inexpensive tuition, closeness to home, and solid reputation. ↗

— Michael N. Castle

#came #closeness #delaware #delaware state #families

This is a value-added college education if I have heard one described. And what is the most remarkable about Delaware State University graduates - is they just keeping giving back. ↗

— Michael N. Castle

#back #college #college education #delaware #delaware state

Through the years you, the Delaware State family and your predecessors, have faced many challenges. You worked through them with fierce determination and good will, and you have made great progress. ↗

— Michael N. Castle

#delaware #delaware state #determination #faced #family

Typically, historical black colleges and universities like Delaware State, attracted students who were raised in an environment where going to college wasn't the next natural step after high school. ↗

— Michael N. Castle

#attracted #black #college #colleges #delaware

We have long honored those who gave their lives during the unfortunate reality of war. ↗

— Michael N. Castle

#gave #honored #lives #long #reality

We have to instill in them the skills they need to succeed at a young age and open up their imaginations to the very real opportunities they can be afforded if they put their minds to it. ↗

— Michael N. Castle

#age #imaginations #instill #minds #need

When Delaware State University was founded in 1890, it was not by choice, but by social reality. ↗

— Michael N. Castle

#delaware #delaware state #delaware state university #founded #reality