Leadership

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  January 21, 2026

  HCF Celebrates a Transformative Era: Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leader alum & FVSU President Paul A. Jones Announces Retirement, June 2026

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  January 12, 2026

  Most Dominant HBCU Leader Alum and Drake State President Dr. Patricia Sims Reappointed to Alabama State Port Authority Board

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  January 6, 2026

  HCF Announces The National Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2026

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  October 30, 2025

  HCF Celebrates Virginia State University President Makola Abdullah’s Contract Extension Through 2032

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  October 20, 2025

  Charles R. Drew University President and CEO Dr. David M. Carlisle Elected to the National Academy of Medicine

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  October 8, 2025

  HCF to Honor Nationally Recognized Higher Education Leader Dr. Charlie Nelms with the Dr. Lawrence A. Davis Jr. Trailblazer of Higher Education Award among The Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2026 — The Award’s Highest Distinction

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  September 19, 2025

  HCF Names Huston-Tillotson University President Dr. Melva K. Wallace to The Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2026 and Ninth Class Honors

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  August 28, 2025

  American Baptist College Announces Derrick Jackson as the 11th President

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  August 6, 2025

  HCF Celebrates the Appointment of Dwayne Tucker as President of Tennessee State University

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  August 5, 2025

  HCF Names Claflin University President Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack to The Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2026 and Ninth Class Honors