SC State’s Pointer to receive Alumni Legacy Builder Award from Our HBCUs Matter Foundation
The Our HBCUs Matter Awards will be held on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta – Windy Hill Ballpark in Atlanta. The awards shine a spotlight on the leaders, educators, alumni, and advocates whose dedication advances the mission of HBCUs.
“Angel Pointer has been consistent in her love for SC State and her willingness to put in the work for her university,” SC State President Alexander Conyers said. “This recognition underscores the value of that dedication, and we are pleased to see her honored among HBCU leaders across the nation.
“It is that same dedication that led us to entrust her with leading our newly established customer service efforts, a role critical to how we serve students, alumni and the community,” Conyers said.
More than recognition, the Our HBCUs Matter Awards provide vital support for scholarships, academic programs, and leadership development for HBCU and high school students nationwide.
"This award is truly an honor,” Pointer said. “Through my work and even with my fan I make sure my beloved SC State is always seen and heard, making sure to honor our past while building bridges for the next generation of Bulldogs."
Pointer is a third-generation Bulldog and proud 2012 SC State honors graduate with a degree in mathematics and a minor in computer science. She also earned her MBA in management with honors from Strayer University and holds Project Management Professional and SAFe 6 Scrum Master certifications.
She built a successful corporate career with Verizon Wireless, Lowe’s Corporate, and Wells Fargo before returning home to SC State. As director of alumni affairs and engagement, she brought a new vibe to traditions like helped pave the way for the MEAC Alumni Directors Award.
In 2025, Conyers selected her to be the university’s first director of customer service. She leads the Bulldog Excellence in Service initiative and the creation of the university’s first comprehensive customer service department aiming to establish SC State as the standard in collegiate excellence.
Pointer is deeply committed to alumni engagement. She is a life member of the SCSU National Alumni Association, serving as second vice president of the Charlotte Chapter. Locally, she has chaired the Technology, Gala Planning, and Membership Committees, and nationally she engages on multiple committees, chairing the Virtual Experience and Social Media Committees.
Her leadership has earned her numerous honors, including 2019 Charlotte Chapter Newcomer of the Year, 2022 SCSUNAA National Distinguished Young Alumnus of the Year, 2023 Charlotte Chapter Alumnus of the Year, and induction into the SCSU 40 Under 40 Class of 2025.
“There is not an airport I’ve walked in without wearing something that boldly says SC State, and there is not a room I’ve entered that I don’t speak her name,” Pointer said.
Event details
- Awards ceremony: Thursday, September 4, 2025 | 6:30 PM
- Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta – Windy Hill Ballpark,, 2055 S Park Pl NW, Atlanta, GA 30339
- Tickets: $75 – Proceeds support scholarships and student programs
- Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets Here
About the My HBCU Matters Summit
The My HBCU Matters Summit, held September 3–6, 2025 in Atlanta, GA, is a four-day convening dedicated to education, opportunity, and transformation. Featuring workshops, panels, alumni networking, career readiness programs, and the Our HBCUs Matter Awards Gala, the Summit is a national platform for celebrating and investing in the future of HBCUs.