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2 Career  



2.1  Awards and honors  







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Harry L. Williams
Williams in 2020
Born

Harry Lee Williams


Alma mater
  • East Tennessee State University, Ed.D.
  • OccupationPresident & CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund
    SpouseRobin S. Williams
    Children2
    Websitewww.tmcf.org

    Harry L. Williams is an American educator who is president and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), an organization representing the Black College Community. Williams oversees its 53 member-schools. Williams has held positions within the University of North Carolina General Administration, Appalachian State University, North Carolina A&T State University, and Delaware State University.

    Personal life and education[edit]

    Williams was born and raised in Greenville, North Carolina. He and his wife, Robin S. Williams are the parents of two sons.[1] After earning his Bachelors of Science in Communications Broadcasting, and his Masters of Art in Educational Media from Appalachian State University, Williams earned his Doctorate of Education, Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from East Tennessee State University.[2]

    Career[edit]

    Williams was president of Delaware State University (DSU) where he worked for eight years. During his tenure, the school increased student enrollment,[3][4][failed verification] which included DACA students,[5] and fostered public/private partnerships, securing investments into the campus.[6]

    In 2017, Williams was selected by the TMCF board of directors to be the next president and CEO.[7]

    Williams has written opinion-editorials on higher education,[8] diversity, partnerships, HBCU sustainability,[9] and advocacy.[10]

    Awards and honors[edit]

    Williams was awarded the National TRIO Achiever Award,[11] TMCF's Education Leadership Award,[12] and was named one of HBCU Digest's "Top 10 Most Influential HBCU Presidents".[13]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "Harry L. Williams | Tuskegee University". www.tuskegee.edu. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  • ^ "Harry L. Williams". Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  • ^ Barrish, Chris (November 8, 2017). "Delaware State University sets enrollment record – again". WHYY. Retrieved May 24, 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  • ^ "More than 250 grads receive diplomas at DSU's December commencement - Delaware State News". Delaware State News. December 18, 2016. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ Patterson, Donna A. (January 4, 2018). "Delaware State University: A Haven for Dreamers". Huffington Post. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  • ^ "DSU Concludes $20M Greater Than One Campaign". Delaware State University. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  • ^ "I'm passing the TMCF baton to DSU president Dr. Harry L. Williams". Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  • ^ "HBCUs Can Help Reverse the Black College Enrollment Recession". Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. January 11, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  • ^ "It's Time to Talk Sustainability | Thurgood Marshall College Fund". Thurgood Marshall College Fund. July 5, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  • ^ cmaadmin (April 8, 2018). "Direct Engagement With Trump, GOP Pays Off for HBCUs". Diverse. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  • ^ "DSU President Received National TRIO Award". Delaware State University. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  • ^ Fund, Thurgood Marshall College. "Thurgood Marshall College Fund Celebrates 30th Anniversary Year With Black-Tie Awards Gala". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  • ^ "Dr. Williams Named Among Most Influential HBCU Presidents". Delaware State University. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
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