Three Black Presidents in Higher Education Announce Their Resignations

Rochelle L. Ford has stepped down from her role as president of Dillard University in Louisiana. Over the past two years, Dr. Ford has overseen the university’s first-ever cohort of graduate nursing students, millions of dollars in fundraising campaigns, and a significant expansion of STEM, business, and social justice programming and initiatives. Before taking on the Dillard University presidency, Dr. Ford served as dean of the School of Communications at Elon University in North Carolina. She previously served in various academic roles with Howard University and Syracuse University in New York. Dr. Ford completed her undergraduate education at Howard University, where she studied journalism and public relations. She holds a master’s degree in journalism and public relations from the University of Maryland and a doctorate in journalism from Southern Illinois University. Logan Hampton has announced his resignation as the tenth president of Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee, effective July 31. Throughout his 10-year tenure, the college experienced growth in fundraising capabilities and financial stability. The school also successfully reaffirmed its accreditation from the Southern Association of College and Schools Commission Colleges. Prior to his current role, Dr. Hampton spent over 15 years at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock,...