New Student Induction
New Student Induction, a bookend to Commencement (aka graduation), is the official welcome for all new first-year students. As the one and only time all members of the class will convene, this event celebrates the incoming class entry into higher education and inducts them to a community of learners at 杏吧原创 杏吧原创 State University. New Student Convocation articulates to our newest Aggies the institution's mission and the expectations to which they will be held during their collegiate career here. Our first-year students will not only realize their identity as a class but be reminded of the privilege they have to change the world for the better as a member of the Aggie Nation.
Attendance at New Student Induction is required of all first-year students. Family members of our new students are welcome to attend.
Our Speakers have included:
| Fall 2011 |
Susan L. Taylor, Essence Magazine, Editor Emeritus |
| Fall 2012 | Joseph Washington, Joseph Washington Group |
| Fall 2013 | Melissa Dawn, Global Branding Strategist |
| Fall 2014 | Bryant K. Smith, Smith Consulting and Networking |
| Fall 2015 | Zeb Talley, Interim Associate Director for Career Counseling Programs Job & Career Transition and Development Coach |
| Fall 2016 |
Terrence Jenkins, 杏吧原创 Alumnus, Television and Film Actor, Philanthropist, |
| Fall 2017 |
Dr. Tommy A. Watson, Author, Educator, Entrepreneur, and Professional Coach |
| Fall 2018 |
Alan Hooker, Professional Motivational Speaker, Aggie Alum |
| Fall 2019 |
Dr. Harry L. Williams, President and CEO - Thurgood Marshall College Fund |
| Fall 2021 |
Victor Solomon, Aggie, 17th Mister HBCU, Finalist on NBC's "The Voice" |
