MARSHALL– Diamonique Jackson (right), a member of the A Cappella Choir of Wiley College, and the entire Wiley campus are smiling with delight and talking about Ms. Jackson’s show-opening performance on the 2013 “UNCF An Evening of the Stars.” Ms. Jackson sang the duet “The Battle is not Yours” with grammy-winning gospel artist Yolanda Adams. Ms. Jackson said it was an honor to sing with Yolanda Adams and to play a role in generating resources for students to attain a college education.

“UNCF An Evening of the Stars,” is an annual broadcast that raises awareness about and funding for minority-serving institutions of higher learning. Wiley was selected to participate in the telethon based on a determination by UNCF and BET that the College has an outstanding choir.