The Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders Award and Class
2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
The Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders Award and Class is a national recognition that was created by the HBCU Campaign Fund, one of the nation’s minority educational organizations that advocates for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs).
Each year, the organization identifies ten chancellors and presidents, and as of 2024, sports-affiliated individuals serving in the role at an HBCU, MSI, or affiliated with who exemplify a prominent and influential role in leadership and model the characteristics of following responsibilities in the progression of an institution or entity forward.
In addition, the organization announced the inaugural Dr. Lawrence A. Davis Jr. Trailblazer of Higher Education Award among the Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders in 2022. This honor recognizes a current or retired president or chancellor who has served an HBCU or MSI, embodying the decade-long values and contributions that have significantly impacted the field of higher education.
Dr. Lawrence A. Davis, Jr., served as Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) from 1991 until his retirement in 2012. During this tenure at UAPB, Dr. Davis led the university through a period of academic growth and spearheaded the accreditation and reaccreditation of various academic programs throughout the university. He also led the construction of three new academic buildings in the center of campus, as well as the renovation and construction of on-campus housing. A native of Pine Bluff, Dr. Davis graduated from Arkansas AM&N College (now UAPB), and completed his doctorate degree at Iowa State University.
The Dr. Lawrence A. Davis Jr. Trailblazer of Higher Education Award among The Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders was created in honor and now in remembrance of Dr. Davis. As the highest accolade within this esteem recognition, this award is bestowed upon a current or retired president or chancellor who has served an HBCU or MSI, embodying the decade-long values and contributions that have significantly impacted the field of higher education.
