Advancing EWU’s Legacy. Investing in Its Future.
Welcome To The Office of Institutional Advancement, Development, Marketing & Communications
Welcome to the Office of Institutional Advancement, Development, Marketing, and Communications. We are the bridge between Edward Waters University’s proud legacy and its promising future.
At the heart of our work is relationship building—cultivating meaningful connections with alumni, donors, corporate and community partners, and friends who share our belief in the mission and future of EWU. Through strategic fundraising, purposeful engagement, strong partnerships, and bold storytelling, we inspire investment, strengthen the University’s reach, and create opportunities that directly advance our students and our institution.
Whether you are a donor, partner, alum, or friend of the University, there is a place for you in this work—and a role for you in shaping what comes next.
Choose Your Way to Engage
Connect as an Alum
Update your information, volunteer, attend events, or join the Alumni Leadership Council.
The Division of Institutional Advancement, Development, Marketing & Communications advances the mission of Edward Waters University by building meaningful relationships, securing resources, and sharing the stories that demonstrate the University’s impact. Through philanthropy, alumni engagement, strategic communications, and community partnerships, we connect individuals and organizations to the transformative work taking place at EWU creating opportunities for students and strengthening our community. The Division includes:
Development & Institutional Advancement
Fundraising, donor relations, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, and advancement services.
Alumni Engagement
Building lifelong connections with alumni through engagement, volunteerism, and philanthropy.
Marketing & Communications
Elevating the University’s brand, visibility, and storytelling efforts.
Community & Strategic Partnerships
Cultivating relationships that expand opportunities for students and strengthen our community.
Your Voice. Your Experience. Our Future.
Edward Waters University is committed to strengthening the lifelong connection between the University and its alumni. As we continue building meaningful opportunities for engagement, service, leadership, and connection, we want to hear directly from you. Take a few moments to complete our Alumni Engagement Survey and share your experiences, interests, and ideas for how EWU can better engage and serve our Tiger family. Your voice will help shape the future of alumni engagement and strengthen the bond between Edward Waters University and the generations of Tigers who carry its legacy forward.
Every gift strengthens a stripe. Every stripe strengthens a student. Every student strengthens our future.
Kimberly Faith Holland, Miss Edward Waters University 2025–2026, Class of 2026
Edward Waters University is Florida’s first independent institution of higher learning and a proud HBCU committed to academic excellence, leadership development, and career success. Through innovative programs, personalized support, and transformative opportunities, EWU empowers students to discover their purpose, achieve their goals, and make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond.
Behind every EWU student is a story worth investing in. Your generosity helps make tuition more accessible, resources more available, and dreams more achievable. When you give to EWU, you are not just donating — you are changing the trajectory of someone’s life.
Meet the Team
Development
Dra. Luz D. Randolph
Senior Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, Development, Marketing & Communications
Email: l.randolph@ew.edu
Phone: (904) 470-8059
Marketing & Communications
Mr. Brion Eason
- Executive Director of Marketing and Communications.
- For all media needs, please contact B.Eason@ew.edu
- Phone: (904) 470-8252
Alumni Engagement
Ms. Shauna Hope
Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement
Email: s.hope@ew.edu
Phone: (904) 470-8069
Community & Strategic Partnerships
Ms. Chardanae’ Green
Manager of Advancement Operations
Email: c.green1708@ew.edu
Phone: (904) 470-8838