Selma University

Selma University will host an open house and convocation for its 2026 Founders' Day event on April 20-21. 

The two day celebration is themed “Come See Selma-U!”. On April 20 an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will feature featuring academic program showcases, faculty engagement, guided campus tours and food vendors. It will be concluded with the Scholarship Banquet at 6:30 p.m. in the Jemison-Owens Gymnasium.

On April 20 the Founders’ Day Convocation will be held at 10 a.m. followed by refreshments at 12:30 p.m. in the dining facility and pavilion.

A statement from the university said that it will focus on regaining participation in federal student aid programs, achieving candidacy status with SACSCOC, completing major campus renovations, and launching workforce development and community-based initiatives.

“Founders’ Day is both a celebration of our legacy and a reflection of our progress,” said President Dr. Stanford Angion. “We invite the community to come see Selma University and witness firsthand the transformation taking place on our campus.”

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