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Merle Dandridge

December 17, 2020 by David Sanchez Leave a Comment

Actress in Film, Theatre and Television
BFA Musical Theatre, ’98

Roosevelt alum Merle Dandridge

Merle Dandridge is the star of Oprah Winfrey Network’s Greenleaf. She began her acting career with leading roles on Broadway in Spamalot, Rent, Aida, Tarzan and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Dandridge received Roosevelt’s first Distinguished Artist Award. “There is a precious and sweet satisfaction in hearing ‘job well done’ from the University that first invested in my potential, then backed it up by giving me a tool box full of gifts to ensure my success,” she said.

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Oprah gives Commencement speech

December 17, 2020 by David Sanchez Leave a Comment

May 21, 2000

Oprah Winfrey and her employee and Roosevelt alum Beverly Lockhart

Oprah Winfrey urged graduates to seek their calling during her address in 2000. “When you decide that your life will be different, that your circumstances will be different, that your environment will be different — when you decide, that is when it changes,” Winfrey told the crowd of 3,800 in the Auditorium Theatre.

Filed Under: 2000's Tagged With: Commencement, Oprah, Oprah gives Commencement speech, Oprah Winfrey

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