The Oakwood University Presidential Podcast features topical conversations about the history and accomplishments of Oakwood University and Oakwoodites, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the university from the perspective of Oakwood President Dr. Gina Brown. The podcast host is Loretta Spivey, Oakwood's Director of Operations, and is produced by David Person.
Host Loretta Spivey talks with Oakwood alumna and entrepreneur Regine Valcin about her experience volunteering with Maranatha on the Oakwood campus.
9 Oct 2026
Maranatha
Host Loretta Spivey and producer David Person look back on Maranatha Volunteers International's visit to the Oakwood campus.
1 Oct 2026
National Rankings
Oakwood University has earned some major national rankings. Dr. Gina Spivey Brown and host Loretta Parker go behind the numbers, and discuss the $1.2 million that the U.S. Department of Education gave Oakwood in September, 2026.
24 Sept 2026
Year One, Part 2
Dr. Gina Spivey Brown and host Loretta Spivey continue their conversation from episode 1 about Dr. Brown's first year and discuss plans for the 2026-2027 school year. Part 2 of a two-part conversation.
18 Sept 2026
Enrollment Numbers
Dr. Gina Spivey Brown and host Loretta Spivey dissect the Fall 2026 enrollment numbers, discussing what they mean and how Oakwood is more than just enrollment data.
11 Sept 2026
Year One, Part 1
For the first episode of the 2026-2027 school year, Dr. Gina Spivey Brown and host Loretta Spivey recap Dr. Brown's first year and discuss plans for this year. Part 1 of a two-part conversation.
4 Jun 2026
The Conversation (BONUS)
This episode features a candid conversation between Dr. Brown and OU graduate Joseph Morant about hot-button issues that were widely discussed on campus and social media this past year.
7 May 2026
The Sistahood, Part 2
The concluson of the conversation between Oakwood University president Dr. Gina Spivey Brown, host Loretta Spivey, Linda Anderson and Lisa Martin about the friendship they've shared since they were students at Oakwood.
30 Apr 2026
The Sistahood, Part 1
Oakwood University president Dr. Gina Spivey Brown, host Loretta Spivey, Linda Anderson and Lisa Martin discuss the friendship they have shared since they were students at Oakwood.
24 Apr 2026
Graduation 2026
Dr. Gina Spivey Brown and host Loretta Spivey preview the May graduation ceremonies, featuring actress Phylicia Rashad and Pastor Damian Chandler as speakers.
17 Apr 2026
Back in the Dorm
Oakwood President Dr. Gina Brown and host Loretta Spivey recount what it was like to stay on campus with the students during a winter weather event.
10 Apr 2026
Women in Ministry
Host Loretta Spivey has a great conversation about women in ministry with Loma Linda University Chaplain Dilys Brooks, Dr. Lola Moore Johnston, senior pastor of the Restoration Praise Center in Bowie, Maryland, and Mrs. Gianna Snell, director of communications and marketing for the Breath of Life Television Ministries.
3 Apr 2026
Dr. MyRon Edmonds, CEO & Founder of The Winning Circle
Host Loretta Spivey is joined by Dr. MyRon Edmonds, CEO & Founder of The Winning Circle, who shares with her the definition of real success and his life-changing conversation with Dr. E.E. Cleveland.
26 Mar 2026
Dr. Toussaint Williams
Host Loretta Spivey talks with Dr. Toussaint Williams, Executive Secretary of South Central Conference of SDAs, about his Oakwood experience and being selected as a keynote speaker for Homecoming 2026.
20 Mar 2026
Sheléa
Host Loretta Spivey interviews singer/songwriter/actress and Oakwood alumna Sheléa.
12 Mar 2026
Dr. Gina Spivey Brown
Host Loretta Spivey talks with Dr. Brown about being Oakwood's 12th President and her vision for the university.
1 Mar 2026
From the President's Office
Host Loretta Spivey and Producer David Person introduce the podcast and discuss the topics it will cover.
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