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| Harold J. Wilson Scholarship Recognition Event - "Living The Dream" 
The University of Alabama in Huntsville hosted a scholarship recognition event on January 15th, in honor of Dr. Harold J. Wilson who joined the UAHuntsville faculty in 1972. During his 19 years at the University Wilson served as chairman of the Biological Sciences Department and dean of the university’s College of Science, a position he held until his death in 1991.
The program began with greetings from Associate Gift Development Vice President, Jacqui Shipe and Dr. Vistasp Karbhari, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Afterwards, testimonies from scholars and mentees honoring Dr. Wilson’s legacy filled the room.
"Dr. Wilson’s legacy was an inspiration to me as a student. The first building on campus named after a person was Wilson Hall, and it was named in a relatively short period of time after his death. His legacy made me proud to be a black student at UAH, because he was the absolute best in his profession, and he chose to lend his support to UAH," said David Keith, UAHuntsville Alum and Kappa Alpha Psi Da Alumni chapter member.
Dr. Wilson’s sister, Viola Adams spoke with the scholars who expressed gratitude for the support Wilson shared not only through financial means but serving as a mentor for many. Charlesia McLin, junior biology major and Wilson scholar said, "I was very excited to have the opportunity to speak with Ms. Adams. She is one of the many individuals dedicated to continuing Dr. Wilson’s legacy. I feel very honored to have been afforded the opportunity of becoming a Harold J. Wilson Scholar. As a recipient of this scholarship, I feel that I am continuing Dr. Wilson’s mission of promoting academic excellence and increasing the number of minorities pursuing a career in science."
One of Wilson’s dreams was to bring college and university resources to bear at all levels of education, "to bring up a new generation of minorities who know about science and are not afraid to consider it a career." Though many of the scholars never meant Dr. Wilson they stood testaments of his legacy as they live the dream.
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