MR. CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY: Panther Spotlight STANDING ON BUSINESS LEADING WITH PURPOSE
Written by Pia Forbes Photography by Curtis McDowell
Cameron Foreman came to Clark Atlanta University because of the institution’s rich history and because the ideals resonated with him.
He says, “I wanted to be in an environment that challenges me academically and personally while surrounding me with a community that looks like me and aspires to greatness.” Cameron says CAU has met every one of the goals he set before his arrival, and equally so, he challenges himself to achieve excellence—something he has been doing since he was in elementary school. Cameron recalls having an allergic reaction to food he consumed at school, but even after passing out, he awoke asking how he had performed in the daily spelling contest.
The Macon, Georgia, native defines leadership as helping others find their path and purpose. A three-year walk-on football player and Mr. Clark Atlanta University, he says his official role is an ambassadorship for the university. student body. “ While his official duties include speaking on behalf of students at official events, including convocation and the National Black College and Alumni Hall of Fame competition (where he was named Mr. Congeniality), what Cameron finds most rewarding personally is that being Mr. Clark Atlanta University puts him in a position to serve, which is his purpose. “My role is really rooted in uplifting, motivating, and empowering students while carrying myself with integrity. I’m kind of like a big brother in a way or an uncle in a sense.”
I serve as a representative and voice for our
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