LeMoyne-Owen College to Hold Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Christopher B. Davis, its 14th President

Memphis, Tenn. – LeMoyne-Owen College will honor Dr. Christopher B. Davis as its 14th President in the Inauguration events on April 17-18, 2025. Featuring the symposium, investiture, and gala, the college and community will gather to celebrate this significant time in the college’s direction and leadership. The Symposium The Inauguration will launch with a symposium focusing on the contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities named, “HBCUs: Shaping the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem” on Friday, April 17 at 8 a.m. in the Little Theater at LeMoyne-Owen College. The symposium will feature a Presidential Panel Discussion with Dr. Davis and guest speakers Dr. Roslyn Artis, president of Benedict College; Dr. Dwaun Warmack, president of Claflin University; and Dr. Herman Felton, president of Wiley University. The Investiture The investiture ceremony, a longstanding academic tradition marking the installation of a president, will be held on April 18 at 10 a.m. at the Orpheum Theatre. The symposium and the investiture are open to the public. The Gala The inauguration events will conclude with an evening of dance and celebration at the gala, featuring Grammy-nominated R&B group, After 7, on April 18 at 6 p.m. at the Renasant Convention Center. Dr. Davis was appointed as president in...