Sessoms, Allen;
University of the District of Columbia
Dr. Allen Sessoms, former president of Delaware State University, is the current president of UDC. His tenure began on September 1, 2008. Previously, he served as President of Delaware State University (2003- 2008). He received his BS from Union...
Pollard, William;
University of the District of Columbia;
Dr. William L. Pollard, Seventh President of UDC, served as President of the University of Columbia, from 2002 though 2007. During Dr. Pollard’s tenure, UDC attained accreditation or reaccreditation of all its academic programs, including the law...
Brown, Ronald H., 1941-1996;
University of the District of Columbia;
University of the District of Columbia. Board of Trustees
Ronald H. Brown (1941-1996) served as the first Chair of the UDC Board of Trustees. At this time, he also was Deputy Executive Director for Programs and Government Affairs of the National Urban League (1976-1979). He served as US Secretary of...
Alexander, Benjamin;
University of the District of Columbia;
University of the District of Columbia – Presidents
Dr. Benjamin H. Alexander served as the second President of UDC from 1982 through 1983. Dr. Alexander received his MS in Chemistry from Bradley University and his Ph.D in Chemistry from Georgetown University in 1957. He had once served as a member...
Carter, Lisle;
University of the District of Columbia;
University of the District of Columbia – Presidents
Dr. Lisle Carter (1926-) was the first President of UDC. He served from 1977 through 1982. He earned his BS from Dartmouth College, NH in 1945, and his LLB from St. John’s College, in 1951. Prior to serving as UDC’s president, he had been...
Cortada, Rafael;
University of the District of Columbia;
University of the District of Columbia – Presidents
Dr. Rafael Cortada (1934- ) served as fourth President of UDC, serving from 1987 through 1990. Cortada received his BA in philosophy from Fordham in 1955; his MA in secondary education from Columbia University, in 1958; and his P.D. from Fordham...
Green, Robert;
University of the District of Columbia;
University of the District of Columbia – Presidents
Dr. Robert Green served as the third President of UDC, serving from 1983 through 1985.
From 1965-1967, Dr. Green worked with the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.as Education Director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Green was considered...
Nimmons, Julius;
University of the District of Columbia;
University of the District of Columbia – Presidents
Julius Nimmons, Sixth President of UDC, served as President of the University of Columbia, from 1998 through 2001. He earned his BA from Morehouse College; his MA in European History from Atlanta University, and his Ph.D in US History from Howard...
Dennard, Cleveland;
Washington Technical Institute;
Washington Technical Institute -- Presidents.
Dr. Cleveland Leon Dennard (1929-1992) was the founding president of the Washington Technical institute, a predecessor to UDC. Dennard was appointed to the post by president Lyndon B. Johnson at a time when the city’s government functions were...
William Gaston Pearson was one of the six incorporators of the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua, now North Carolina Central University. William G. Pearson was an educator and successful businessman. Mr. Pearson was the principal...
W. J. Hale, the First President of Tennesse Agricultural and Industrial State Normal School (Now Tennessee State University), Was Married to the Former Hattie E. Hodgkins in 1913. He Is Pictured Here With His Wife and Young Daughter. They Also Had...
This Is a Black and White Photo of William J. Hale, Jr. (President William J. Hale's Son) Taken in 1931. He Was President of the Senior Class, President of Anderson-Billy Hale, Jr. Club, Member of Omega Psi Phi and Phi Beta Tau Organizations.
Washington (D.C.) – Public Schools;
Washington Normal School;
Wilson, James Ormond;
Wilson Normal School;
Wilson Teachers College
The college was named in honor of James Ormond Wilson (1825-1911). Wilson graduated from Dartmouth University. He was trustee of the Washington Public Schools from 1861 through 1869, and the second superintendent of schools for Washington Public...
College presidents – Washington (D.C.) -- Wilson Teachers College;
Higbie, Edgar C.;
Wilson Teachers College;
Wilson Teachers College -- Presidents
Dr. Higbie (1875- 1944) was appointed president of Wilson Teachers College in 1931. Dr. Higbie retired as President of Wilson Teachers College in February 1941, because of ill health. He remained on the faculty until his death in 1944.
Higbie was...
Carr, Paul O.;
Wilson Teachers College;
Wilson Teachers College – Faculty
Dr. Paul O. Carr earned his BS from State Teachers College, Mo, and his MA and PhD from the State University of Iowa. He was a high school teacher and school superintendent in Iowa. Coming to Wilson Teachers College in 1935, he became Associate...
College presidents – Washington (D.C.) -- Wilson Teachers College;
Hager, Walter;
Wilson Teachers College;
Wilson Teachers College -- Presidents
Dr. Walter E. Hager (1895-1990) was appointed president of Wilson Teachers College in 1941. He earned is Bachelors in Science from the University of Nebraska in 1916; his A.M. from Columbia University in 1927, and his PhD from Columbia University...
