Dr. Comer has extensive experience as an advocate for HBCUs and African American business education serving on the board of trustees for Stillman College and LeMoyne-Owen College. He will assume his new duties on August 1.
Dr. Norfleet has been serving as Shorter College's provost and vice president. He has an extensive background in higher education, serving in both academic and administrative capacities.
Dr. Handy was the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in religion from Emory University. She will become the first African American president of McCormick Theological Seminary on September 3.
Dr. Davis was appointed interim president of LeMoyne-Owen College last summer. Over the past year, he has led the college through a rebranding initiative, an increase in athletic programming, and improvements to campus infrastructure.
"I am excited to leverage my experience to lead MCNY into a future of growth and innovation," said Dr. Gibbs. "Together, we will create an environment where every student can achieve their highest potential and contribute meaningfully to society."
Dr. Leiba has been selected to serve as interim president of the medical campus at his alma mater, Miami Dade College. He has been a faculty member with the college since 2010, most recently serving as dean of the School of Health Sciences.
Dr. Johnson brings significant experience in HBCU leadership and academics to his new role. He recently served as interim president of Kentucky State University, and was president of Clark Atlanta University for three years.
Dr. Drake brings over 40 years of experience to his new role, having held leadership positions in both higher education and private sectors. He recently served as interim president of historically Black Bethune-Cookman in Daytona Beach, Florida.
An expert in pediatric infectious diseases, Dr. Davies joined UNMC in 2012. He has been serving as the medical center's senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies.
For the past two years, Dr. Edmonds has served as chief of staff at North Carolina Central University. She has extensive experience in North Carolina education, in both K-12 and university settings.
Jaffus Hardrick, president of Florida Memorial University, has stepped down from his role after five years in the position. Until a permanent successor is appointed, William C. McCormick, former university board chairman, will serve as interim president.
"This institution holds a rich legacy of academic excellence and community impact, and I am committed to advancing its mission during this transitional period," said Dr. Andrea Stewart upon her appointment as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Dr. Martin brings decades of experiences in engineering research and academic leadership to his new role. He has been serving as the vice chancellor for STEM research and innovation at the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Kimbrough, widely respected for his dynamic leadership and innovative approach to education, has served in various influential roles in the higher education space, including president of Dillard University in New Orleans and Philander Smith College (now University) in Little Rock, Arkansas
The new chief academic officers are Angela Peters at Voorhees University in South Carolina, Denise Jones Gregory at Jackson State University in Mississippi, and April Massey at the University of the District of Columbia. All three women are alumnae of HBCUs with significant experience in HBCU leadership.
Earlier in her career, Bonita Brown served as an assistant attorney with Winston-Salem State University. On July 1, she will return to the historically Black university as its fourteenth chancellor.
Dr. Jefferson comes to his new role with more than three decades of professional experience. He has been serving as chief academic officer and provost at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Dr. Nunes assumed the interim presidency of California Lutheran University on June 1. He will serve in that position for a two-year term. Previously, he served as president of Concordia College in New York for five years.
Dr. Dixon has spent the past eight years as chancellor of Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina. During her tenure, the university experienced significant growth in enrollment, funding, and employee morale.
Dr. Sewell is a three-time HBCU graduate with an extensive background in HBCU leadership, most recently serving as chief academic officer at the Atlanta University Center Consortium. He has held previous executive leadership roles with Morehouse College, Lincoln University, and Fort Valley State University.