LaKeisha Souter, Florida A & M University- c/o 1998, Electrical Engineering
Name : LaKeisha Souter
HBCU : Florida A & M University
Graduation Year : 1998
Major : Electrical Engineering
Email : lakeishasouter@yahoo.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I am a native Floridian. Born in Tallahassee, raised in Quincy, FL.
I am also a second generation FAMU Rattler.
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
The college experience is often one of self-reflection and cultural awareness. Attending an HBCU is the perfect place to further learn about yourself and your culture.
I chose this over a PWI because it's the only time in your life when you have an opportunity to develop yourself culturally while being surrounded by so many others with a like mind.
Attending an HBCU gave me a foundation that still serves me well today.
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
I attended FAMU during the time when Time Magazine named the University the College of the Year. I was also at FAMU during the Presidency of Dr. Fred Humphries, during the height of the booming STEM focus in the United States, which continues today more than 20 years later.
And how can I not mention the world renown Marching 100 band? Hands down the BEST band in the land. My experience was very rich... well... because Rattlers will STRIKE STRIKE and STRIKE again!
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
My 1st time experience is around FAMU/FSU College of Engineering. The COE is unique in the state of Florida in that FAMU and FSU share the College of Engineering.
The professors could be either FSU or FAMU faculty. The students were from either school as well. It is a very unique experience, one where an HBCU and a PWI have a joint interest in the success of our future engineers.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
I don't have anyone professor in particular that impacted my life but I can say that those staff who managed the NASA scholars program instilled in me the need to be successful and the necessity of it for those generations that were to come.
What to date has been your proudest moment @ Your HBCU?
My proudest moment to date has been championing an alumni fund raiser, The "College of Engineering 2018 Alumni Brick" campaign.
In that campaign, with support from University Giving, I was able to raise over $15,000 for the College of Engineering endowment fund by encouraging alums nationwide to purchase bricks laid along FAMUs 21st century walkway on campus.
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- Notable Alumni: Wilbert Bryant - Former Secretary of Education of Virginia** Raymond A. Brown - Attorney whose clients included Black Liberation Army member Assata Shakur, boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter and "Dr. X" physician Mario Jascalevich [2] Arthur R. Collins - 1982 - Founding partner of the Collins Johnson group, a strategy, policy and communications firm established in 2011** John W. Thompson - 1971 - Chairman and former President and CEO, Symantec Corporation; former VP IBM; part owner of the Golden State Warriors** Corrine Brown - 1969 - Current U.S. Congresswoman Andrew Gillum - Current Mayor of Tallahassee, Florida Alcee L. Hastings - Current U.S. Congressman Mia L. Jones - 1991 - Current member of the Florida House of Representatives Gwendolyn M. Miller - Chairwoman of the City Council in Tampa, Florida, District 1 David Scott - Current U.S. Representative from Georgia's 13th congressional district John W. Williams - Current Inspector General of the South Florida Water Management District Althea Gibson - Tennis player Daniel Sunjata - Actor, Broadway actor Gregory Anderson - Film producer (Tri-Destined Studios) Rob Hardy - Film producer (Rainforest Productions) T'Keyah Crystal Keymah - Actress Pam Oliver - Sports anchor William Packer - Film producer (Rainforest Productions) Angela Pitts - Contestant on Flavor of Love 3 and winner of I Love Money 2 Angela Robinson - Actress Anika Noni Rose - Tony Award-winning actress Peyton Alex Smith - Actor Common - attended - Music Artist K.Michelle - R&B singer Tyrese Gibson - attended - Singer, actor, author and producer stic.man - Member of hip-hop group Dead Prez M-1 - Member of hip-hop group Dead Prez Bernard Kinsey - Owner of one of the largest African-American art collections
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