Allen University News April 26, 2034 Allen University announced that the University's 2023 Commencement Ceremony Speaker is none other than UNCF Chairman, Milton H. Jones, Jr. In addition to his role as Chairman of the Board for the United Negro College Fund, Milton Jones is a founding member of Peachtree Providence Partners Holding Company, LLC. Peachtree Providence Partners is a holding company with full or partial ownership in companies in key business sectors which include energy, financial products, healthcare, technology, manufacturing/distribution and consulting. Mr. Jones is an alumnus of the University of Notre Dame (BBA-Accounting), Leadership Atlanta ('90), and Leadership Georgia ('92). He has also received a Doctorate of Philosophy Degree, Honoris Causa (2008) from Shaw University. "We are honored to have Mr. Jones as this year's Commencement Ceremony Speaker. We believe that he will not only share words of wisdom, but will also provide our graduates with tools for continued success as they enter the next phase of their lives." - Dr. Ernest C. McNealey, President, Allen University. The Commencement Ceremony will take place Saturday, May 6 at 10:00 am in the John Hurst Adams Gymnasium. About Allen University Allen University is a Liberal Arts institution located in the heart of South Carolina. The vision of AU is rooted in its commitment to preparing leaders who are skilled in communication, critical thinking, business acumen and possess high moral character. Allen University ranked #1 among HBCUs in South Carolina and #8 of the Top 15 HBCU Hidden Gems across the United States, (2023Online Schools Guide). Learn more at www.allenuniversity.edu<http://www.allenuniversity.edu>. LaTasha Denard Executive Assistant at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Phone: (678) 210-5801 ext. 102 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: ldenard@hbculibraries.org<http://mailto:ldenard@hbculibraries.org/> Follow us on our social media: [cid:image001.png@01D97DDD.F09066A0] [cid:image002.png@01D97DDD.F09066A0] [cid:image003.png@01D97DDD.F09066A0] [cid:image004.png@01D97DDD.F09066A0] Sandra Phoenix Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101 Mobile: (404) 702-5854 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. [cid:image005.gif@01D97DDD.F09066A0]<https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/> [cid:image006.gif@01D97DDD.F09066A0] <https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance> [cid:image007.png@01D97DDD.F09066A0] <https://www.instagram.com/hbcu_library_alliance/> [cid:image008.gif@01D97DDD.F09066A0] <https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/>