Queens University of Charlotte issued the following announcement on Dec. 3.
At the heart of Terrell Campbell's undergraduate experience at Queens is a passion for his fellow students and scientific studies. When the Long Island native arrived on campus to begin his degree in Jan. 2019, he made it his responsibility to foster positive change and better his campus community.
"When I got to Queens, the Black Student Union was doing most of the event programming for students to connect," said Campbell. "That inspired my decision to start a National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter at Queens as a designated place for dealing with more difficult topics on campus."
As the chartering president of Queens' NAACP chapter, Campbell has been instrumental in the creation of a student organization at Queens that brings people together with the mission of securing the political, social, and economic equality of all persons. At the front end of his college career, he recognized that students needed an intentional space to have conversations, especially conversations that might not always be comfortable at first. Campbell has modeled his efforts on campus after Darryl White, Sr., assistant dean for Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement (DICE) at Queens.
"I have tried to take after Darryl White in my commitment to making Queens as equitable, inclusive, and diverse as possible," Campbell said.
“Terrell is graduating as a Chemistry major and Physics minor in three years and that is certainly worthy of applause," said White. "Coupling that accomplishment with his extracurricular involvement is a testament to the resilience of students in the face of these unprecedented times."
In addition to chartering Queens' NAACP chapter, Campbell serves as a mentor in Queens' minority student mentorship program (L.E.A.D.), a fellow in the Charlotte Racial Justice Consortium, a Roadmap Scholar, and a peer tutor. His involvement at Queens is representative of his passion for education.
"At one point, I was taking eight courses in a semester to make this graduation timeline feasible," said Campbell. "Beginning next year, I will be pursuing my Ph.D. in Chemistry at Kansas State University."
Campbell is grateful for the connections he has made that have provided the necessary encouragement to conquer his goals.
"Dr. Yvette Clifton in the Chemistry department has been a great mentor to me," he said. "I first met her as my Roadmap professor, and she has been like a second mother away from home. She is always so positive and encouraging. I am so thankful for that."
Campbell’s friendships also impacted his growth as a student. One friend, in particular, Jaden McCane, supported him throughout his time at Queens. As Campbell’s self-described “twin,” McCane is a fellow Chemistry major and Physics minor, a native New Yorker, and was even born in the same hospital as Campbell.
The road from the Queen City to Kansas State University for Campbell has been one marked by perseverance and powerful pursuits. With the goal of becoming a professor upon completion of his Ph.D., it is clear that this Royal will carry his love for teaching and impacting students well beyond his time at Queens.
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