RUTHERFORD, NJ – Felician University marked Black History Month with an exhibition and talk which took place on Thursday, February 24 in Education Commons on the Rutherford campus. The event featured artwork of key moments in black history, as well as historical pictures.

The event was kicked off by Emmanuel R. Hankerson, president of the Black Students Union. He introduced Felician Alumnus, Monte Williams ’06 ’16, who offered advice and insight about the road to success. Mr. Williams stated, “Every experience in life has a purpose; you need to turn your back on distractions in order to be the better you.” Following his speech, he provided a copy of his latest book, Get in the C.A.R., to every attendee. The event concluded with a showcase of artwork by Felician students.

Mr. Williams is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of ALEU – The Leadership Development Company. He is a successful executive coach, HR practitioner, author, and a two-time TEDx & International keynote speaker. He graduated from Felician University with his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Business Administration.

This event is part of Felician University’s ongoing commitment to support and celebrate Black History Month, aligning with its mission and values in bringing each individual student to their highest potential through programs reflecting academic excellence and workforce readiness.

Pictured above: Monte Williams ’06 ’16 (center) with Felcian students

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About Felician University

Felician University inspires and engages more than 2,100 undergraduate, graduate, and adult education students through programs in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business & Information Sciences, Nursing, and Education. Over the past five years, Felician University has ranked 3rd among private institutions in New Jersey for best value according to payscale.com and #1 Safest College Campus in New Jersey according to niche.com. The Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked one of the best online graduate nursing programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Felician University was designated as a Military Friendly School (Gold Status) for the thirteenth year recognizing its strong support for Veteran students. The university is recognized for its diversity as an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and MSI (Minority Serving Institution), having underrepresented students comprise more than half of the student population. With campuses in Rutherford and Lodi, New Jersey, the Franciscan values of social justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity serve as an inclusive foundation for transforming the lives of tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, please visit https://felician.edu.