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Terry Campus Honors Martin Luther King Jr. with Memorial Garden

May 29, 2026

The Terry Campus in Dover recently celebrated its newly designed Martin Luther King Jr. memorial garden, 45 years after the class of 1981 placed a commemorative plaque honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Originally donated in 1981, the plaque had become difficult to see along the walkway over time. The Black Student Alliance and Dr. Paul T. Morris, Jr., vice president and campus director, wanted to better emphasize the plaque's significance and create a welcoming space for reflection.

The project was a collaborative effort between the Black Student Alliance (BSA), Savannah Fly, architecture engineering technology (AET) alumni, and Dr. R. J. Chandler Sr., AET instructor.

"Everyone that contributed your time, talent, and support to bring this vision to life … thank you," Morris said during a ceremony to commemorate the new memorial garden. "May this garden continue to remind us of the values Dr. King stood for, including service, unity, compassion, and the continued pursuit of justice and equality. It is my hope that this space also encourages conversation, brings people together, and inspires our students to lead with purpose, kindness, and a commitment to making a difference in their communities."

Dottie Denegal, BSA co-advisor, shared that the garden is more than a tribute; it’s also a part of the College mission to embrace the diversity of all individuals and nurture an inclusive environment for the college community.

"We must recognize that this garden … reflects our enduring commitment to access, equity, dignity, inclusion, and opportunity for all people," she said. "It serves not only as a tribute to the life and legacy of Martin Luther Jr., but also as a reminder of the shared responsibility we carry as educators, students, administrators, and community members."

During the ceremony, Chandler held a moment of silence to reflect upon the meaning behind the garden and commemorative plaque.

"We remember those who sacrificed so that future generations could learn freely, lead boldly, and dream without limitation," he said. "We also remember that every step towards progress was achieved through perseverance, sacrifice, hope, and grit. This garden calls us to reflect upon every student who walks on these hollow grounds that they should be inspired to ask themselves, ‘How will I use my education to make a difference?'"

Fly, 果冻传媒 Tech alumni and garden designer, is already using her education to make a difference.

"My mom came here to school, and I came here to school, and now I have something that I can say that I did and that I left for as my mark," she said. "I can come back and show people, even my kids, maybe, that I did something for the campus."

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