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Omicron Delta Kappa

The National Leadership Honor Society

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      • Notable Members
      • Founders’ Day
    • Fast Facts
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      • Board of Trustees
      • Emeriti Trustees
      • Student Advisory Board
      • Staff
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      • 2026 Elections for Student and Faculty/Staff Trustees
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Miscellaneous

Turning Personal Struggle into Purpose: Jessica Vaught’s O∆K Journey

05 Feb

Posted by Amy Newman on February 5, 2026 • Blog, Feature, Main Feature, Miscellaneous, News, Spotlight

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…

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Celebrating Black History Month 2026

30 Jan

Posted by Amy Newman on January 30, 2026 • Feature, Main Feature, Miscellaneous, News

In honor of Black History Month, we would like to spotlight some of our outstanding OΔK members! Denisha S. McPhersonNational Circle, 2024 Omicron Delta Kappa proudly recognizes Dr. Denisha McPherson, a dynamic leader whose work bridges technology, education, and service. A Project Management Professional for the State of New York, Dr. McPherson is passionate about…

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Enter the O∆K Spirit Wear Photo Contest

19 Jan

Posted by Amy Newman on January 19, 2026 • Events, Feature, Miscellaneous, News

CALLING ALL O∆K MEMBERS! Show off your O∆K pride for a chance to win up to $220 in prizes! Whether you’re on campus, at work, volunteering, or representing O∆K in your everyday life, we want to see how you wear your O∆K spirit wear. From hoodies and tees to hats and other branded gear, snap…

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Archie Manning Named Omicron Delta Kappa’s 2025 Laurel Crowned Circle Award Winner

09 Oct

Posted by Amy Newman on October 9, 2025 • Blog, Feature, Main Feature, Miscellaneous, News

Honored For a Life of Leadership The Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation Board of Trustees have presented Archie Manning (University of Mississippi, 1970) as the 2025 recipient of the Laurel Crowned Circle Award. First presented in 1980, the Laurel Crowned Circle Award is the highest individual honor awarded by Omicron Delta Kappa. Recipients…

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Now Open: At-Large Board of Trustee Nominations

06 Oct

Posted by Jennifer Waller on October 6, 2025 • Blog, Events, Feature, Main Feature, Miscellaneous, News

The Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation, Inc. is looking for at-large trustees who embrace the Society’s mission of recognizing, connecting, and developing leaders. A full description of the roles and responsibilities of at-large trustees may be found here. The O∆K Board of Trustees is composed of 29 trustees, including 18 individuals who serve…

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Carrying a Legacy of Faith and Leadership: Destiny Robinson’s O∆K Journey

02 Oct

Posted by Amy Newman on October 2, 2025 • Blog, Feature, Main Feature, Miscellaneous, Spotlight

For Destiny Robinson (Xavier University of Louisiana, 2024), leadership has always been more than a title—it’s a calling. From overcoming early challenges with courage and faith to building an eight-year legacy of service, Destiny has turned every stage of her journey into an opportunity to inspire others. Her leadership path began in high school, where…

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Finding Unexpected Paths to Leadership: Kyle Dortch’s O∆K Journey

18 Sep

Posted by Amy Newman on September 18, 2025 • Blog, Feature, Main Feature, Miscellaneous, News, Spotlight

Leadership often comes when we least expect it. For Kyle L. Dortch (East Carolina University, 2021), that moment arrived not through a traditional path but through a surprising invitation that would change the course of his academic and professional journey. While teaching music in Alamance County, North Carolina, Kyle decided to pursue his master’s degree…

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