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Delaware State Quotes

Lines on building a university from necessity.

These quotes follow Delaware State University from its 1890 founding, shaped less by choice than by social necessity, through its expansion into every county of Delaware. Several trace what new students feel the moment they realize college is a dream still unfolding, not a finished goal.

After completing a Delaware State education, they were afforded opportunities beyond anything they might have imagined - and they opened doors for themselves that surely would have remained closed if they only had a high school education.

Quotes by Michael N. Castle

And the university's reputation will only continue to grow as stories like Elaine's are spread. Delaware State University's motto 'a past to honor, a future to insure,' couldn't be any more fitting for this transitional period you are going through.

Quotes by Michael N. Castle

By climbing a steeper road, the value and appreciation Delaware State students took and continue to take from their education and their experiences is just as great, if not greater, than students attending ivy league schools.

Quotes by Michael N. Castle

Getting to where Delaware State is today was a challenge my friends - a challenge proudly met by the people of this community and the Delaware State family.

Quotes by Michael N. Castle

Afforded Quotes

I could not agree more. The students of Delaware State often looked to the school as their chance, their hand up, their hope. And they gave their all.

Quotes by Michael N. Castle

Just the example Delaware State University graduates set by the way they live their lives, should be an inspiration to other high school students to go to Delaware State.

Quotes by Michael N. Castle

Their families helped them realize that there was more out there for them. These students came to Delaware State because of its inexpensive tuition, closeness to home, and solid reputation.

Quotes by Michael N. Castle

This is a value-added college education if I have heard one described. And what is the most remarkable about Delaware State University graduates - is they just keeping giving back.

Quotes by Michael N. Castle

Through the years you, the Delaware State family and your predecessors, have faced many challenges. You worked through them with fierce determination and good will, and you have made great progress.

Quotes by Michael N. Castle

Appreciation Quotes

Upon arriving, meeting their teachers and signing up for classes, these students began to realize that their attendance at Delaware State University was not a goal achieved, but rather a dream being sewn - a first step, if you will.

Quotes by Michael N. Castle

When Delaware State University was founded in 1890, it was not by choice, but by social reality.

Quotes by Michael N. Castle

With the establishment of a presence in all three counties of Delaware, recruitment in and outside Delaware and throughout the world and new master's and doctoral programs, Delaware State University will continue to grow and attract even more qualified students.

Quotes by Michael N. Castle

Working together we can strengthen Delaware State University and the students who attend it.

Quotes by Michael N. Castle

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of quotes are collected on this Delaware State page?
This page gathers quotes about Delaware State, most of them centered on Delaware State University - its founding, its growth across the state, and the people connected to it. It's a narrower, more institution-specific collection than a general Delaware quotes page.
Why do people search for Delaware State University quotes specifically?
Alumni, current students, and staff often look for lines that capture the identity of a specific school rather than generic education quotes. Delaware State's history as a school founded out of social necessity in 1890 gives it a distinct story worth quoting on its own.
What does a quote about the university's founding actually say?
One quote points out that the school's 1890 founding wasn't a matter of choice but a product of the social conditions of the era - a reference to segregation-era circumstances that led to its creation, rather than a simple institutional origin story.
Do these quotes cover the student experience too?
Yes - several describe what it feels like to arrive on campus, meet professors, and register for classes, framing that moment as the start of an unfinished journey rather than an already-achieved goal.
Are there related pages worth exploring after this one?
For more on the university by name, see Delaware State University quotes, or browse what people have said they've Afforded through education and opportunity.

Read on for reflections on what the school has Afforded generations of students, plus more voices on Delaware State University itself.