The Princeton Review - The Ultimate Guide to HBCUs: Profiles, Stats, and Insights for All 101 Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Writing a book is harder than I initially thought but it has also been one of the more rewarding moments of my career. This book wouldnt have been possible without my friends at The Princeton ReviewRobert Franek, Aaron Riccio, and Laura Rosethank you for allowing me to work with you on this project, for your guidance and for your support. Im grateful to my wife, Dr. Brittney Tate-Talley, and children, Bridynn and BJ, for their support, as well.

Attending an HBCU, you learn about the importance of your village, and Ive had a tremendous village that has supported me (and continues to do so). Id like to give special recognition to my mom, Linda Avent, who told me at a young age, not only will you attend college, but youll go to an HBCU; my father, Sellers Talley; and my stepparents. Id like to also recognize my mentors, Rev. Roosevelt Gage, who introduced me to Rust College; Dr. David L. Beckley, who was the President of Rust College when I was a student and continues to serve as a friend and a mentor; Dr. Vann Newkirk, President of Fisk University, who gave me my first job in higher education; Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson, the Assistant General Secretary of the Black College Fund, who provided me with an internship that changed my career trajectory; Dr. Lester Newman, President of Jarvis Christian College; Dr. Laurence B. Alexander, Chancellor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, who has taught me so much about leadership; Dr. Felix Okoji; and Drs. Vivian and Bill Pickard, who supported me tremendously throughout college.

Dr. Braque Talley

Every book is a labor of love, and we are greatly appreciative of the passion that Dr. Braque Talley put into his work on this project, and toward ensuring that HBCUs are rightly recognized for their historical contributions and current offerings. We would also like to recognize and thank those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to research, organize, and lay out the content of this book: David Soto and Stephen Koch, always seeking out the latest data on a school and helping to describe it within our guidebooks; Laura Rose, who eagerly leapt into this project and helped to edit and lead our team of stalwart developers: Jen Adams, Cathy Cuthbertson, Corinne Dolci, Selena Fragassi, Lynne Hayes, Andrea Kornstein, Christine Lindwall, Angela Harrington, and Marc Sheforgen. And of course, to our Director of Production, Debbie Weber, without whom this book would not be possible: her non-stop dedication to this project and thoughtfulness about its design helped to bring Dr. Talleys thoughts and these profiles to life.