Tag: Dr. Lily D. McNair

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Tuskegee University President Takes Temporary Medical Leave

Tuskegee University President Dr. Lily D. McNair is taking a medical leave of absence for an undisclosed health issue, according to a statement released by the university’s board of trustees. McNair will step away from the presidency on Jan. 15 and will be away for most of the Spring 2020 semester. “Life sometimes presents us […]

January 8, 2020

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NFL Retired Player Michael Johnson Donates to Parent’s Alma Maters

Former National Football League (NFL) player Michael Johnson honored both of his parents, Thomasene and Samuel Johnson, by donating to their respective alma maters. Johnson donated $100,000 each to Tuskegee University and Alabama State University to create scholarship funds bearing his parent’s names. “As a mother, I know what it means anytime one of your […]

October 15, 2019

HBCUs

Tuskegee President: Diversity is Important at HBCUs

Speaking at the 105th Annual Meeting of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, Dr. Lily D. McNair said that some incorrectly believe that historically Black colleges and universities do not have to grapple with diversity issues.

January 24, 2019

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Tuskegee Alumna, Administrator Named Interim Provost

Dr. Roberta Troy, a Tuskegee University faculty member, has been appointed interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. She succeeds Dr. Tejinder Sara, who served as provost since July 2017 and recently returned to retirement. Troy was scheduled to retire at the end of the summer semester, but delayed her retirement to accept the […]

July 27, 2018

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Tuskegee Names Lily D. McNair as President

The selection of Dr. Lily D. McNair as Tuskegee University’s eighth president is being hailed by university community members as precisely who the institution needs to ensure its future legacy in higher education.

May 9, 2018