Archie Tucker, II, Ph.D. has been appointed senior vice president for development and university advancement at the University of Texas at Tyler. Previously vice president for marketing, communication and advancement at Alabama A&M University, Tucker holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mississippi Valley State University, an MBA from Delta State University and a Ph.D. in...Read More

Talladega, Alabama—Dr. Lisa Long, who has served as Provost Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Talladega College since August 2013, was named acting president by the Talladega College Board of Trustees. Dr. Long accepted the role Friday, August 27th, 2021, following President Billy C. Hawkins’ decision to step down due to medical reasons. Board of Trustees Chair Mr. Isaiah...Read More

Dr. Latacha Hamilton, PhD, was named Manager, Learning & Develpment at Ajinomoto  Foods for North America Inc. A passion for the education and training, along with a desire to optimize learning outcomes lends to my interest in Training and Development positions. Review of my credentials will confirm that I’m a skilled researcher and program developer,...Read More

Tougaloo, MS, April 22, 2021 – Dr. Whitney McDowell-Robinson ’10 has been appointed as Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services at Tougaloo College. Dr. McDowell-Robinson will assume her new position effective May 1st, President Carmen J. Walters said in making the announcement.  She will be responsible for the overall leadership of the Office of...Read More

Daemen College has named Dr. Ida Gibson as the college’s first chief diversity officer as part of the institution’s continuing commitment to advance diversity and inclusion on campus. Her appointment was effective Jan. 2. In this new role, Gibson will lead the college’s efforts to create and sustain a campus culture that embraces and promotes...Read More

Dr. Lynda Batiste has been appointed to serve in the position of Interim Vice President for Business and Finance.  As the CFO, Dr. Batiste will be responsible for providing leadership, management, coordination and supervision of the university’s fiscal affairs. Dr. Batiste replaces Mr. Clayton Gibson who will be leaving the university to serve as CFO...Read More

Dr. Kenney will provide leadership and direction through the planning, organization, coordination, and implementation of the College’s development programs. Her responsibilities will include leading the advancement team in carrying out the institution’s goals and funding priorities as determined by the College’s mission and vision. She will report to the president. “We are thrilled to welcome...Read More

  The Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB) selects Arianna Stokes,Ph.D. as Professional Development Specialist for eLearning and Instructional Technology Dr. Arianna C. Stokes is a two-time graduate of Jackson State University, where she received a B.S in History Education and Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education. During her undergraduate years at Jackson State University, Arianna was...Read More

With 25 years of successful fundraising, development and nonprofit management experience, Dr. Soublet will serve as the leader of the Division of Institutional Advancement, one of four divisions at the university. She will manage the overall operation of fundraising efforts for the university, build and cultivate corporate and foundation partnerships and support, and galvanize alumni. Dr....Read More

Howard O. Gibson, Ph.D. has been named the Vice President of the Division of Academic Affairs at Wiley College. Dr. Gibson has 20 years of corporate and higher education administration and teaching experience at 4-year and 2-year public and private, rural and urban institutions. Dr. Gibson served as Interim President of Arkansas Baptist Community College...Read More