New Black College presidents.(Alabama State University appoints Dr. Robert R. Jennings)(Albany State University appoints Everette J. Freeman)(Arkansas Baptist College appoints Fitzgerald Hill)

From: Ebony | Date: September 1, 2006 | Copyright information

With multiple responsibilities as administrator, educator, motivator and leader, presidents of colleges and universities take impressive stands to be essential assets to their institutions. The following eight new leaders were named because of their commitment to excellence and their pledge to uphold the traditions of historically Black colleges and universities. Each president possesses passion for the respective institution and all share a love of education.

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