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Morehouse College Presidential Search

Learn more about the search process for the 13th president of Morehouse College.

Why Morehouse College?

Morehouse College stands as a beacon of excellence in higher education, offering a unique and transformative experience for Black men since 1867. As a prestigious HBCU nestled on a picturesque 66-acre campus in Atlanta, we have cultivated a legacy of producing exceptional leaders, innovators, and change-makers. Our institution is home to over 2,200 ambitious students who are poised to shape the future and leave an indelible mark on society. For a visionary leader seeking to guide an institution with unparalleled historical significance and contemporary relevance, Morehouse College presents an extraordinary opportunity to steward a new generation of trailblazers and continue our tradition of excellence in liberal arts education.

Inside the Presidential Search

Overview
Overview

Updates and the Tentative Timeline for the Presidential Search Process
- August 14, 2024: Search Chair Fred Humphries '83 convened a meeting to discuss next steps with selecting an executive search firm to assist. The committee is assisted by Trustee Emeritus Dale Jones ‘82 in a volunteer advisor role and staffed by Dr. TJ Snowden, chief of staff to President Thomas.
- Sept. 2024:
  - All submitted Request for Proposals (RFPs) from search firms nationwide were reviewed and three finalists were interviewed by the search committee.
- Oct. 2024:
  - The search committee signed a contract with the search firm Isaacson, Miller (IM) to lead the presidential search process.
  - The IM team was introduced to the Board of Trustees.
  - IM was announced as the search firm of record and the presidential search web page was published for public availability.
- Continued Tentative Timelines:
  - Through Fall 2024: IM will conduct focus groups with audiences across the Morehouse community.
  - Mid-November: The official president job description will be available.
  - Through Spring 2025: IM will advise how the committee will best engage the Morehouse community for feedback to be considered in the selection process.
  - By April 2025: The search committee intends to identify and announce the 13th President of Morehouse College.
Announcements

Announcements

October 11, 2024

Presidential Search Update: Search Firm Selected & Presidential Search Webpage Launched

September 25, 2024

Morehouse College's Board of Trustees Officially Appoints Alumnus Fred Humphries '83 to Chair Presidential Search Committee

July 12, 2024

Letter from David: Dr. David A. Thomas Announces Retirement as President of Morehouse College

Press Release: Record-breaking President, Dr. David A. Thomas, Announces Retirement from Morehouse College; National Search for the 13th President to Begin Immediately
Search Committee
Search Committee

The members of the Presidential Search Committee are as follows:
- Fred Humphries ‘83: Trustee and Chairman of the Compensation Committee; Chairman of Search Committee
- Willie Woods ‘85: Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees
- Justin Bayless ‘06: Trustee and Chair of the Enrollment Management and Student Engagement Committee
- A. Scott Bolden ‘84: Trustee and Chair of the Governance Committee
- Rev. Delman Coates, Ph.D. ‘95: Trustee and Chair of the Chapel Committee
- Javarro Edwards ‘92: Trustee and President of the Morehouse College National Alumni Association
- Henry Goodgame '84: Strategy Group and Staff Representative
- Rollin Jackson, Jr. ‘25: Trustee, Student Government Association President 24-25, and Student Representative
- Verdun Perry ‘94: Trustee and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees
- Dr. Ruth J. Simmons: Trustee
- Dr. Keisha E. Tassie: Trustee and Faculty Representative
- Dr. R. Owen Williams: Trustee
- Dr. Ulrica Wilson: Trustee and Faculty Representative
Community Input

Community Input
Nominate & Apply

Nominate & Apply

For more information, email Isaacson, Miller at MorehousePresident@imsearch.com.

To reach the Presidential Search Committee, email us at presidentialsearch@morehouse.edu.

Nominate or Apply at the Isaacson, Miller website

Overview

Updates and the Tentative Timeline for the Presidential Search Process

August 14, 2024: Search Chair Fred Humphries '83 convened a meeting to discuss next steps with selecting an executive search firm to assist. The committee is assisted by Trustee Emeritus Dale Jones ‘82 in a volunteer advisor role and staffed by Dr. TJ Snowden, chief of staff to President Thomas.
Sept. 2024:
- All submitted Request for Proposals (RFPs) from search firms nationwide were reviewed and three finalists were interviewed by the search committee.
Oct. 2024:
- The search committee signed a contract with the search firm Isaacson, Miller (IM) to lead the presidential search process.
- The IM team was introduced to the Board of Trustees.
- IM was announced as the search firm of record and the presidential search web page was published for public availability.
Continued Tentative Timelines:
- Through Fall 2024: IM will conduct focus groups with audiences across the Morehouse community.
- Mid-November: The official president job description will be available.
- Through Spring 2025: IM will advise how the committee will best engage the Morehouse community for feedback to be considered in the selection process.
- By April 2025: The search committee intends to identify and announce the 13th President of Morehouse College.

Announcements

October 11, 2024

Presidential Search Update: Search Firm Selected & Presidential Search Webpage Launched

September 25, 2024

Morehouse College's Board of Trustees Officially Appoints Alumnus Fred Humphries '83 to Chair Presidential Search Committee

July 12, 2024

Letter from David: Dr. David A. Thomas Announces Retirement as President of Morehouse College

Press Release: Record-breaking President, Dr. David A. Thomas, Announces Retirement from Morehouse College; National Search for the 13th President to Begin Immediately

Search Committee

The members of the Presidential Search Committee are as follows:

Fred Humphries ‘83: Trustee and Chairman of the Compensation Committee; Chairman of Search Committee
Willie Woods ‘85: Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Justin Bayless ‘06: Trustee and Chair of the Enrollment Management and Student Engagement Committee
A. Scott Bolden ‘84: Trustee and Chair of the Governance Committee
Rev. Delman Coates, Ph.D. ‘95: Trustee and Chair of the Chapel Committee
Javarro Edwards ‘92: Trustee and President of the Morehouse College National Alumni Association
Henry Goodgame '84: Strategy Group and Staff Representative
Rollin Jackson, Jr. ‘25: Trustee, Student Government Association President 24-25, and Student Representative
Verdun Perry ‘94: Trustee and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Dr. Ruth J. Simmons: Trustee
Dr. Keisha E. Tassie: Trustee and Faculty Representative
Dr. R. Owen Williams: Trustee
Dr. Ulrica Wilson: Trustee and Faculty Representative

Community Input

Nominate & Apply

For more information, email Isaacson, Miller at MorehousePresident@imsearch.com.

To reach the Presidential Search Committee, email us at presidentialsearch@morehouse.edu.

Nominate or Apply at the Isaacson, Miller website

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Why Morehouse College?

Inside the Presidential Search

Overview

Updates and the Tentative Timeline for the Presidential Search Process

Announcements

Search Committee

Community Input

Nominate & Apply

Overview

Updates and the Tentative Timeline for the Presidential Search Process

Announcements

Search Committee

Community Input

Nominate & Apply