HONORING DR. EMMANUEL O. OMOJOKUN ON HIS RETIREMENT

On 2026-06-03, Representative Jennifer L. McClellan (D-VA-4) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING DR. EMMANUEL O. OMOJOKUN ON HIS RETIREMENT" in the House.

HONORING DR. EMMANUEL O. OMOJOKUN ON HIS RETIREMENT

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E519] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING DR. EMMANUEL O. OMOJOKUN ON HIS RETIREMENT ______ HON. JENNIFER L. McCLELLAN of virginia in the house of representatives Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Ms. McCLELLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Dr. Emmanuel O. Omojokun on the occasion of his retirement after 37 years of extraordinary service to Virginia State University and the Commonwealth of Virginia. For nearly four decades, Dr. Omojokun has exemplified the very best of public higher education through his leadership, scholarship, innovation, and unwavering commitment to student success. As Dean of the Reginald F. Lewis College of Business and Professor of Computer Information Systems, he has helped shape generations of students and has left an indelible mark on Virginia State University's academic and technological advancement. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Omojokun held numerous leadership positions at Virginia State University, including Dean, Associate Dean, Department Chair, Director of the Institute on Computing, and faculty member. In each role, he demonstrated a steadfast commitment to academic excellence, institutional growth, and workforce development. Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Omojokun established Virginia State University's Computer Science program in the 1990s, developing the curriculum, securing institutional approval, and personally teaching all of the courses offered during the program's inaugural year. He also spearheaded the development of the University's MBA program and created the Cyber Security and Forensics minor, helping prepare students for careers in some of the Nation's fastest-growing and most critical industries. Dr. Omojokun also played a transformative role in modernizing the University's technological infrastructure. He designed the first computer network on the VSU campus, helped lead the installation of the University's first fiber optic backbone, and played a central role in bringing internet connectivity to the institution. His work strengthened both the University's operational capacity and its ability to prepare students for the demands of an increasingly digital world. In addition to his academic leadership, Dr. Omojokun's scholarship and research efforts helped secure more than $25 million in funded proposals and research activity involving the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, and other federal partners. His contributions have advanced research, expanded educational opportunities, and strengthened partnerships between higher education, government, and industry. Just as importantly, Dr. Omojokun has been a dedicated mentor, colleague, and servant leader. His guidance and support have helped countless faculty and students succeed, and his leadership has strengthened Virginia State University for generations to come. Dr. Omojokun's career reflects the highest ideals of public service, higher education, and innovation. His legacy will endure not only through the programs and systems he helped build, but through the thousands of students, faculty, and community members whose lives he impacted. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Dr. Omojokun on his retirement and in thanking him for his remarkable service to Virginia State University and the Commonwealth of Virginia. ____________________