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HOMECOMING EDITION | OCTOBER 2025 |
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A Message from the AALU National PresidentDear Lincoln University Alumni, Friends, and Supporters, As I close out my first quarter as President I am extremely proud of our efforts to mobilize and engage more alumni in activities related to the AALU. Our focus relates to three areas - Time, Talent and Treasure. The AALU needs members and non-members to engage by offering their time and energy to support alumni sponsored activities. Secondly, assist us with your talent - we have an enormous number of alumni who are gifted in many areas - please join us and put your abilities to work within any of our standing committees. Third, let's all financially support Lincoln University with our treasure - we have a goal to increase alumni giving to 10% (that's about 1,800 of us giving) - the amount is important but more significant is the fact that you GIVE. As we prepare to come HOME later this month please consider GIVING to Lincoln - you will have easy opportunities to make your contribution while on campus. I want to thank our Executive Committee for their hard work during our first three months - Bilal Key, Vice President who oversees the Young Alumni and Public Relations Committees, Rita McCaskill, Treasurer, who oversees the Finance and Auditing Committees, Robin Hayles, Secretary who oversees the Ways and Means and Sunshine Committees - please contact one of the officers if you are interested in providing your time or talent to one of the standing committees. Our email addresses are provided below for your convenience - contact us - we are eager to engage with alumni. Eric Becoats, President - president@aalupa.org Bilal Key, Vice President - vicepresident@aalupa.org Rita McCaskill, Treasurer - treasurer@aalupa.org Robin Hayles, Secretary - secretary@aalupa.org
With Lion Pride and Gratitude, Dr. Eric J. Becoats ‘88 |
Click on the link to access the AALU President's September 2025 presentation to Board of Trustees You can access the Board of Trustees meetings and other pertinent information HERE. |
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Dr. David L. Heiber, '00 is Chief Executive Officer of Concentric Educational Solutions Inc., a Baltimore based organization that supports schools with implementation of Student Support Services. With an emphasis on Home Visits, Mentoring, and Tutoring, Concentric has become a leader inservices to students in real time. Since 2010, David has led Concentric to being recognized asan innovator with placing students at the center of the educational experience. UsingConcentricity as his theory of change, David has led Concentric to expand its reach to over 200 schools in over 20 states. David’s passion is working with young people in general, but specifically with African Americanand Latin students. David uses his personal story of grief, poverty, incarceration, and redemption as a means to connect with students and challenge them to recognize their potential, honor their promise, and fulfill their purpose. He is currently working on his memoir. |
From Prisoner to Principal: Only God Can Judge Me and has been sharing his story in schools and universities throughout the United States. Prior to creating Concentric, David served for 3 years as the Senior Director of Student Support Services for a Charter Management Organization (CMO) consisting of four secondary schools serving 1,400 students in Washington, D.C. In this capacity, David was directly responsible for all aspects of student culture, special education, and mental health services. During his tenure, David led the redesign of central office staff to better align with student achievement and growth. created a framework that engaged all stakeholders in the educational process of students and helped significantly reduce suspensions and discipline referrals.
Most recently, CES secured a $5 million Series A investment from the New Markets Venture Partners to continue amplifying their reach nationwide. The funding will be used to expand Concentric’s work in addressing chronic absenteeism, opportunity gaps, and teacher shortages in Urban Districts. David’s story of change and promise was featured in Forbes magazine and he was recognized as one of the Black Marylanders to Watch For in 2024.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, David graduated from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania with a triple major. He went on to receive his M.A. from Temple University in African American studies and his Ed.D from Morgan State University in Urban Education. He has three children who are the purpose in his life.
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The AALU supported the AALU NY Metro Chapter, Inc. and planning committee of the HBCU All Star Dream Classic on August 8th at the A Loft Hotel in Harlem, NY. We welcomed Lincoln star players and other HBCU star basketball players from across the country. It was a nice time networking with fellow alumni, students and parents.
| And speaking of membership –annual dues cover membership from July 1- June 30. If you have missed paying, you can take care of it by going on line - aalupa.org and take care of your payment. https://aalupa.org/joinus |
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