Bringing Clarity to Uncertain Conditions The Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation Board of Trustees have named Mike Seidel (Salisbury State College) as the recipient of the 2026 Pillar of Leadership in Communications award. This honor recognizes members who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in communications and exemplify the highest ideals of Omicron Delta Kappa—scholarship,…
Leadership is often passed down not through words, but through example. For Razz and Meaghan Waff, a shared membership in Omicron Delta Kappa represents exactly that: a legacy of service, integrity, and purposeful leadership carried across generations. Razz Waff (University of Mississippi) is a longtime O∆K member whose commitment to leadership excellence has been a…
A Lifetime of Service and Impact The Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation Board of Trustees have named Maurice A. Jones (Hampden-Sydney College, 1984) as the 2026 recipient of the Pillar of Leadership in Service to Campus and Community award. This honor recognizes members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and a deep commitment to…
Beginning in 2013, our Society has tried to predict the winner of the NCAA Basketball Championship by using our own special O∆K methodology: If one team’s school has a circle and the other school’s team does not, the school with the circle is projected to win. If both teams are at institutions with circles, the…
We would like to spotlight some of our outstanding O∆K female members in honor of Women’s History Month! Cheryl L. Early, PE(Michigan Technological University) Cheryl L. Early, PE, is a respected structural engineer, historic preservation specialist, and dedicated leader whose work has helped safeguard some of our nation’s most meaningful places. From Macomb County, Michigan,…
Leadership is often forged in moments that test the very structure of our lives. For Hu “Oliver” Zhao (Auburn University, 2020), those moments became the foundation for a life dedicated to resilience, service, and designing systems that help communities endure and recover. Oliver is currently a doctoral student in civil and environmental engineering at Texas…
Leadership often emerges from our deepest challenges and personal experiences. For Jessica Vaught, MBA (Coastal Carolina University, 2017), those experiences shaped a mission to help others recognize their full potential and reaffirm their value. Jessica is a two-time graduate of the E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration at Coastal Carolina University, earning both…
