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...
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;
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Walter Strother Davis Became President of Tennessee A and I State College in 1943. Davis Retired In 1968. Durning His 25 Year Tenure, the Institution Experienced Rapid Growth.
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...
LeMelle, Tilden;
University of the District of Columbia;
University of the District of Columbia – Presidents
Dr. Tilden LeMelle served as fifth President of UDC, serving from 1991 through 1996. Dr. LeMelle earned his Ph.D in International Relations from the University of Denver. Prior to coming to UDC, Dr. LeMelle served as Vice-Chancellor of Student...
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...
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...
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...
Jones, CLR;
University of the District of Columbia;
University of the District of Columbia -- Faculty
CLR Jones, who was a playwright, historian, novelist, and activist, taught history of the Mt. Vernon campus of FCC from 1970-1976, and afterwards, UDC. Black history month was dedicated in his honor at UDC in February, 1978.
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...
Jackson, Jesse;
University of the District of Columbia
Jesse L. Jackson (1941-) was an civil rights activist and Baptist minister. He was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for president in 1984 and 1988. He later served from 1991 through 1997as a shadow senator for DC. Jesse Jackson spoke at...
The bulletin of Atlanta University was a publication sent to faculty, friends and alumni of the institution; Telling of the institution's progress and present needs. This issue is June 1883, no. 1.
The bulletin of Atlanta University was a publication sent to faculty, friends and alumni of the institution; Telling of the institution's progress and present needs. This issue is January, 1888 no. 4.
The bulletin of the Atlanta University was a publication sent to fauclty, friends and alumni of the institution; Telling of the institution's progress and present needs. This issue is November, 1885 no. 2.
The bulletin of Atlanta University was a publication sent to faculty, friends and alumni of the institution; Telling of the institution's progress and present needs. This issue is 1886, no. 3.
