Program Directors

1996-2015

Maceo Crenshaw Dailey, Jr.

Maceo Crenshaw Dailey, Jr. is named first director of the African American Studies Program.

2015-2016

Selfa A. Chew

Selfa A. Chew is selected as interim director of the African American Studies Program.

2016-2024

Michael Vinson Williams

Michael Vinson Williams becomes director of the African American Studies Program.

2024-2025

Selfa A. Chew

Selfa A. Chew is selected as interim director of the African American Studies Program.

2025-Present

Brandon James Render

Brandon James Render becomes director of the African American Studies Program.