HBCU Executive Leadership Institute

Today, we spotlight Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston, President of Northeastern Technical College. As a member of the 2025–2026 Community of New Presidents, Dr. Frank-Alston actively engaged alongside fellow leaders dedicated to advancing excellence across HBCUs.

Once a Fellow, always a Fellow.

Today, we spotlight Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson, President of Langston University. As a member of the 2025–2026 Community of New Presidents, Dr. Jackson actively engaged alongside fellow leaders dedicated to advancing excellence across HBCUs.

Once a Fellow, always a Fellow.

Today, we spotlight Dr. Denise Gregory, President of Jackson State University. As a member of the 2025–2026 Community of New Presidents, Dr. Gregory actively engaged alongside fellow leaders dedicated to advancing excellence across HBCUs.

Once a Fellow, always a Fellow.

Today, we spotlight Marva Johnson, J.D., President of Florida A&M University. As a member of the 2025–2026 Community of New Presidents, Ms. Johnson actively engaged alongside fellow leaders dedicated to advancing excellence across HBCUs.

Once a Fellow, always a Fellow.

Today, we spotlight Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University. As a member of the 2025–2026 Community of New Presidents, Dr. Hargrove actively engaged alongside fellow leaders dedicated to advancing excellence across HBCUs.

Once a Fellow, always a Fellow.

Today, we spotlight Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks, President of Clinton College. As a member of the 2025–2026 Community of New Presidents, Dr. Wilks actively engaged alongside fellow leaders dedicated to advancing excellence across HBCUs.

Once a Fellow, always a Fellow.

Today, we spotlight Dr. Morakinyo A. O Kuti, President of Central State University. As a member of the 2025–2026 Community of New Presidents, Dr. Kuti actively engaged alongside fellow leaders dedicated to advancing excellence across HBCUs.

Once a Fellow, always a Fellow.

Today, we spotlight Dr. Kendricks Ho**er, President of Augusta Technical College. As a member of the 2025–2026 Community of New Presidents, Dr. Ho**er actively engaged alongside fellow leaders dedicated to advancing excellence across HBCUs.

Once a Fellow, always a Fellow.

Today, we celebrate 2024 HBCU ELI Fellow, Dr. Rick W. Smith Sr., who was named President of Dallas College Northlake in 2025. 👏🏾

Dr. Smith’s leadership journey reflects a continued commitment to student achievement, institutional growth, and transformational leadership in higher education.

At HBCU ELI, we are proud to celebrate leaders who continue to shape institutions, empower students, and strengthen the future of higher education across the country.

Once a Fellow, always a Fellow.

Today, we celebrate 2024 HBCU ELI Fellow, Dr. Monique Guillory, President of Dillard University.

Dr. Guillory’s leadership journey reflects the power of transformational leadership, dedication to student success, and a continued commitment to institutional excellence.

What makes this especially meaningful is that Dr. Guillory, stepped into this role following the leadership of 2021 HBCU ELI Fellow, Dr. Rochelle Ford.

Two women in leadership.
Two HBCU ELI Fellows.
One POWERFUL impact.

At HBCU ELI, we are proud to celebrate leaders who continue to shape institutions, empower students, and strengthen the future of HBCUs across the country.

Once a Fellow, always a Fellow.