When Oakland University senior Marcus Johnson opened the letter notifying him of his selection to receive the Keeper of the Dream Award, his tentative nervousness gave way to both joy and surprise.
“I...
Maryam Somo, Marketing Director
• February 11, 2026
On Jan. 19, Oakland University hosted its 34th annual Keeper of the Dream Scholarship event. Seven students were honored as scholarship recipients during the event. Among them was Ndeye Marieme Sarr Samb,...
Erin Banes, Distribution Director
• February 4, 2026
Oakland University student Mercy Jeffries has been named a recipient of the 2026 Keeper of the Dream Scholarship in recognition of her leadership, service and commitment to fostering an inclusive campus...
Backstage at a campus cultural event during her freshman year, Qamar Naji noticed another student standing alone, preparing to represent her country.
Naji — who also goes by Luna to some students...
The Keeper of the Dream Award recognizes outstanding students who have helped foster interracial understanding and goodwill. Through reflecting on the needs of their own communities, recipients of the...
The Keeper of the Dream Scholarship is awarded to students who positively contribute to breaking down racial and cultural stereotypes as leaders on campus. Student Nia Matthews embodies this mission and...
The Keeper of the Dream Award recognizes outstanding students who have helped foster interracial understanding and goodwill. As an award that honors the work of Martin Luther King Jr., recipients chosen...
The Keeper of the Dream Award recognizes outstanding students who have helped foster interracial understanding and goodwill.
A recipient goes above and beyond to advocate for a multicultural connection...
The Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Award recognizes outstanding students who understand and embody Martin Luther King Jr’s message on interracial understanding. While she often saw past recipients as...
The Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Award recognizes outstanding students who have helped foster interracial understanding and goodwill. Inspired and trained by several past recipients, Mackenzie Smith,...
Celebrating the legacy of the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Oakland University welcomed author and actress, Anika Noni Rose to deliver a speech for the Keeper of the Dream Scholarship...
Ashamoye Mullings began her academic journey at Oakland University as a nursing major. However, she quickly realized she did not feel an intense passion for the nursing field. It became clear to Mullings...
