Tag: Higher Education
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Robert J. Jones has been appointed the first African American president of the University of Washington, marking a historic milestone. Learn about his journey and future leadership at UW.
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Dr. Toyin Tofade, the first Black woman to lead a U.S. pharmacy college, is transforming ACPHS with record-breaking enrollment, new programs, and leadership development initiatives.
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Learn how Lucinda Brawley became the first Black woman at Clemson University in 1963, breaking racial barriers and paving the way for future generations.
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Discover how Calvin Waller, Penn State’s first Black graduate, shaped the future of Black leadership and excellence through his trailblazing achievements and lasting legacy.
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Naronda Wright becomes NAGAP’s first Black president, bringing over 16 years of higher education experience to lead the graduate enrollment management association.
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Professor ‘Mabokang Monnapula-Mapesela, the first Black woman Deputy Vice-Chancellor at a 120-year-old South African university, is a trailblazer championing transformation in higher education. Her journey showcases resilience, advocacy for inclusive education, and empowerment of the next generation of…
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Missouri State University’s first Black applicant, Mary Jean Price Walls, will be honored on the African-American Heritage Trail in Springfield. This article explores Walls’ pioneering story and the lasting impact of her legacy.
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Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy becomes NACUBO’s first Black female board chair, bringing Jamaican-influenced leadership to U.S. higher education administration.
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Michael Drake: The Story of University of California’s First Black President in Its 125-Year History
Michael Drake, UC’s first Black president, announces plans to step down after five years of groundbreaking leadership and expanding educational opportunities in California.
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Prof. Nokuthula Sibiya makes history as the first Black female vice-chancellor of Mangosuthu University of Technology, bringing a strategic vision to enhance research, education, and community engagement.
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