M. Scott Lilly, president of Opportunity Funding Corporation (OFC), and vice president of Talent Acquisition and Campus Relations for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund will be the keynote speaker at the Albany State University Lecture Series at 9:50 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, in the ACAD Auditorium.

Through its scholarships and programs, TMCF assists students in acquiring a high-quality college education at an affordable cost. Named for the U.S. Supreme Court's first African-American Justice, Thurgood Marshall, the organization seeks to connect students to potential employers at top tier companies and corporations.

As president of OFC, Lilly is responsible for the overall direction of a comprehensive entrepreneurship program that assists in preparing students to become business owners. In his role as vice president of talent acquisition and campus relations, he is responsible for creating and implementing sourcing strategies that lead to a diverse group of candidates who meet the hiring protocols of its corporate partners. 

Lilly is a 2001 graduate of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business.   

Each year, the university provides a diverse group of speakers ranging from motivational speakers to celebrities, athletes, business professionals, social and political advocates, as well as, individuals from governmental agencies and the medical field. The Albany State University Lecture Series is a component of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship funded by Title III.

For more information telephone the ASU Office University Communications at (229) 430-4671.