Resignations

Amidst Accreditation Turmoil, Marcus Burgess Resigns as Interim President of Saint Augustine’s University

According to a statement from the SAU board of trustees, Dr. Burgess resigned for personal reasons, effective August 31. Verjanis A. Peoples, interim provost, has been selected to lead the HBCU's administrative responsibilities until further notice.

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing Dean Announces Retirement

“When I accepted my appointment, I recognized the UW–Madison School of Nursing as an innovative environment where significant impact on health could be made,” said Dr. Scott, who will conclude her 10-year tenure as dean in June 2026.

Howard University President Ben Vinson III Announces Sudden Resignation

Ben Vinson III has retired from the presidency of Howard University after just two years in the role. His predecessor, Wayne A. I. Frederick, has been selected to serve as interim president while the HBCU searches for its next permanent leader.

Morehouse College Dean Lawrence Carter to Retire After 47 Years of Service

Dr. Carter is slated to step down as dean of the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College next summer following nearly five decades of service.

American Baptist College President Forrest E. Harris, Sr. Has Retired

Forrest E. Harris Sr. has led American Baptist College in Nashville for over 25 years. He previously directed the Kelly Miller Smith Institute on Black Church Studies at Vanderbilt University.

American Association of Community Colleges President Walter Bumphus Announces Retirement

“I have spent my career in higher education and will always champion the nation’s community colleges and its leaders,” said Dr. Bumphus. “I know first-hand the challenges and rewards of leading a community college and I am grateful to the many colleagues and friends that I have made along the way.”

Kenneth Chance to Step Down as Dean of Case Western Reserve University Dental School

Dr. Chance was appointed dean of the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in 2014, making him the school's first Black dean.

Two Black Women College Presidents Announce Their Retirements

Gilda Barbino, president of Olin College of Engineering, and Soraya Coley, president of Cal Poly, Pomona, have announced their plans to retire at the end of this academic year. Both Dr. Barbino and Dr. Coley are the first woman presidents of their institutions.

Bennett College President Suzanne Elise Walsh Announces Resignation

"I am so grateful for the opportunity to have led Bennett College through a period of significant transformation," said President Walsh. "Bennett College is well-situated for its next chapter of growth and impact."

Kyle Farmbry Has Resigned as President of Guilford College in North Carolina

Before being named the first African American president of Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina in 2022, Dr. Farmbry served as a professor of public administration in the School of Public Affairs and Administration at Rutgers University in Newark.

Spelman College President Helene Gayle Officially Steps Down After Personal Leave of Absence

Spelman College President Helene Gayle has officially resigned after taking a personal leave of absence in October. Interim President Roz Brewer will continue to serve in her role while the women's college searches for its next leader.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones Announces His Resignation

Nine years ago, Dr. Jones was named the first African American chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He will retire at the end of the current academic year, following a decade of enrollment growth, academic improvements, and successful fundraising.

Jonathan Holloway to Step Down as President of Rutgers University

Rutgers University's first Black president, Jonathan Holloway, has announced his intent to step down at the conclusion of this academic year. While the university has experience significant enrollment and fundraising growth, Dr. Holloway has faced controversy around his response to pro-Palestine protests on campus.

Joyce Brown Announces Her Retirement as First African American President of FIT

In 1998, Dr. Brown was appointed as the first woman and first African American president of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Throughout her 26-year tenure, FIT has created more than 30 new degree and certificate programs.

Anita Thomas Resigns as President of North Central College

Anita Thomas has resigned as president of North Central College in Illinois after one year in the position. When she assumed her presidency in July 2023, she became the first-ever woman and person of color to lead the college.

University of California President Michael Drake Announces Retirement

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as president of the University of California these past several years, and I am immensely proud of what the UC community has accomplished,” said Dr. Drake, who will step down from his presidency at the conclusion of the upcoming academic year.

Three Black Presidents in Higher Education Announce Their Resignations

Cal Poly Humboldt President Tom Jackson, Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, and Morehouse College President David Thomas have all announced their plans to step down from their respective presidential appointments.

Three Black Presidents in Higher Education Announce Their Resignations

The retiring presidents are Rochelle Ford from Dillard University, Logan Hampton from Lane College, and Belle Wheelan from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

A Change in Leadership at Florida Memorial University

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.

Tuajuanda Jordan to Retire From the Presidency of St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Dr. Jordan has led St. Mary's College of Maryland for the past 10 years. She has previously held faculty and leadership positions with Xavier University of Louisiana, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and Lewis & Clark College.
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