CONNECT . MOTIVATE . INSPIRE .
HUSTON-TILLOTSON'S VISIONARY LEADER
BY PRINCESS GADSEN
I nnovation and uniqueness in higher education is what Huston-Tillotson University’s seventh president, Dr. Melva Wallace has her eyes on. The Shreveport, Louisiana native earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications and a master’s degree in public administration from Grambling State University, and a doctorate in higher education from Jackson State University.
celebrated one year of presidency. During her short time as president and CEO of Huston-Tillotson, many milestones have been accomplished, including renovations to dorms and facilities. As the co-founder of the Higher Education Leadership Foundation, Dr. Wallace is a zealot for all HBCUs.
Huston-Tillotson University is a private, faith-based, United
and associate dean, managing multiple aspects of student affairs and enrollment management, ranging from athletics to recruitment.
Methodist affiliated institution located in the tech hub of Austin, Texas. It was the first higher education institute in Austin. The headquarters of major technology companies like Tesla, TikTok,
Dr. Wallace has a vast experience in higher education and a reputation for being a visionary leader in previous positions as chief of staff, vice chancellor
Dr. Wallace is Huston-Tillotson’s second female president and recently
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