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Southern University Awards Posthumous Degree to Caleb Wilson
His family accepted the degree as Southern University marked his academic progress and the hazing case that led to five criminal charges.
Computer science major Semmy Abiodun-Adeniyi reflects on his five years at UT ahead of graduation, describing the experience as positive and enriched by diverse university opportunities.
Abiodun-Adeniyi leveraged institutional support, including a National Lab internship and robotics studies in Japan funded by the College of Engineering, to gain practical industry experience.
Through the Haslam School of Business's Anderson Center, he secured $2,500 in startup funding and advises other students to pursue the program to advance their business ventures.
He developed 'Tavern,' an app designed to simplify finding local Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, and is currently creating a platform to help students with ADHD succeed in higher education.
Abiodun-Adeniyi urges peers to maximize university programs, noting the school provided the essential foundation for his successful transition into the entrepreneurial sector.