Harry L. Williams
Williams in 2020
Born
Harry Lee Williams

Greenville, North Carolina, United States
Alma mater
OccupationPresident & CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund
SpouseRobin S. Williams
Children2
Websitewww.tmcf.org

Harry L. Williams is an American businessman 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, which include publicly-supported Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), as well as Historically Black Community Colleges (HBCCs). 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

Williams was born and raised in Greenville, North Carolina. 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.[1]

Career

Williams was HBCU president of Delaware State University (DSU) where he worked for eight years. Williams increased student enrollment,[2] which included DACA students,[3] and fostered public/private partnerships, securing multimillion-dollar investments into the campus.[4]

In 2017, Williams was selected by the TMCF board of directors to be the next president and CEO.[5] Under his guidance, TMCF has created innovative partnerships, grown organizational stability, and advanced HBCU bipartisan support.

Williams writes opinion-editorials on issues such as higher education,[6] diversity, partnerships, HBCU sustainability,[7] and advocacy.[8]

Awards and honors

Williams was awarded the National TRIO Achiever Award,[9] TMCF's Education Leadership Award,[10] and HBCU Digest's “Top 10 Most Influential HBCU Presidents."[11]

References

  1. ^ "Harry L. Williams". Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "More than 250 grads receive diplomas at DSU's December commencement - Delaware State News". Delaware State News. December 18, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  3. ^ Patterson, Donna A. (January 4, 2018). "Delaware State University: A Haven for Dreamers". Huffington Post. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  4. ^ "DSU Concludes $20M Greater Than One Campaign". Delaware State University. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  5. ^ "I'm passing the TMCF baton to DSU president Dr. Harry L. Williams". Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  6. ^ "HBCUs Can Help Reverse the Black College Enrollment Recession". Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. January 11, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  7. ^ "It's Time to Talk Sustainability | Thurgood Marshall College Fund". Thurgood Marshall College Fund. July 5, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  8. ^ cmaadmin (April 8, 2018). "Direct Engagement With Trump, GOP Pays Off for HBCUs". Diverse. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  9. ^ "DSU President Received National TRIO Award". Delaware State University. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  10. ^ Fund, Thurgood Marshall College. "Thurgood Marshall College Fund Celebrates 30th Anniversary Year With Black-Tie Awards Gala". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  11. ^ "Dr. Williams Named Among Most Influential HBCU Presidents". Delaware State University. Retrieved April 1, 2024.

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