Resignations

Jazz Studies Pioneer to Retire

Nathan Davis, professor of music and director of the jazz studies program at the University of Pittsburgh, has announced that he will retire. Professor Davis, now 76 years old, founded the jazz program at the university in 1969. At that time, there were only two other jazz studies programs in the nation.

First African American Dean of Harvard College to Step Down

Evelynn Hammonds, the first woman and first African American to serve as dean of Harvard College, has announced that she will step from her post on June 30. She will take a sabbatical and then return to the university to head up a new program on the Study of Race and Gender in Science and Medicine.

Robert Hill Retiring as Vice Chanellor for Public Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh

Robert Hill, vice chancellor for public affairs at the University of Pittsburgh, announced that he will retire from the university at the end of this month. He has held his present post since 1999.

William Henry Caldwell, the Longtime Director of Central State University Chorus, Retires

During his 34 years of service to Central State University, the chorus has appeared throughout the world including performances in England, France, Italy, Germany, and China.

After 18 Years, Michael L. Jackson Stepping Down From Student Affairs Post at USC

After 18 years as vice president of student affairs, Dr. Jackson will take a one-year sabbatical and then will return to USC as vice president emeritus, executive director of institutional advancement, and professor of higher education.

Dillard University Announces the Retirement of Its Chief Fundraiser

Dr. Walter Strong is credited with raising the money to get Dillard back on its feet after the campus was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Marc Barnes, who was the director of development for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation will take over Dr. Strong's duties.

Vanderbilt University Losing Its Chief Investment Officer

Matthew Wright is stepping down from his post to pursue a new business venture. He guided Vanderbilt's $3.8 billion portfolio through the great recession of 2008-09.

James B. Ewers Retiring After a 40-Year Career in Higher Education

Since 2009 he has served as vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, Florida.

J. Blaine Hudson Stepping Down as Dean, Returning to University of Louisville Faculty

Dr. Hudson has served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Louisville since 2005.

Dolph Pulliman Leaving Drake University After a 24-Year Career

Dolph Pulliman, former basketball star and university radio broadcaster, and current director of community outreach and development at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, has announced his intention to retire at the end of the academic year.

George Hill Named Professor Emeritus at Vanderbilt University

Professor Hill joined the faculty at Vanderbilt in 2002. He previously taught at Meharry Medical College in Nashville for 19 years.

Howard University Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Stepping Down

James A. Donaldson, who has served as dean for 12 years, will return to the classroom as a professor of mathematics.

President of South Carolina State University Announces His Resignation

George W. Cooper will leave his post at the end of March. The campus has been embroiled in controversy for the past several weeks after Dr. Cooper fired eight administrators.

Hazel O’Leary to Retire From Presidency of Fisk University

She was the first woman and first African American to serve as secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy.

Bethune-Cookman President Announces Her Retirement

Trudie Kibbe Reed has served as president of the historically Black university since 2004.

CIAA Commissioner Steps Down After 22 Years

Leon Kerry has led the conference for the past 22 years and has brought in millions of dollars of revenues which have benefited member institutions.

Langston University President to Step Down: Will Take Post at Hampton University

JoAnn W. Haysbert, president of Langston University in Oklahoma, has announced that she will step down at the end of the year. President Haysbert is the first woman to lead the historically black university. She has served as president for six years.

Shaw University President Resigns

After only 11 months on the job, Irma McClaurin abruptly resigned as president of Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Classes at the university are scheduled to begin on Monday.
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