H. Patrick Swygert
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H. Patrick Swygert (born 1943) has been the president of Howard University in Washington, DC since 1995.
[edit] Career
Formerly president of the State University of New York at Albany, Swygert previously served as executive vice president of Temple University (where he was also a professor of law in the Temple University School of Law). Swygert graduated from Howard University, in 1965, the same year President Lyndon B. Johnson delivered his historic speech to the graduating class. He later received a J.D. degree from Howard University Law School. He is a law professor, member of the Commission on Presidential Elections, Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, Zeta Phi Chapter and Omega Psi Phi, Alpha Chapter. [1]
[edit] References
- ^ Howard's President To Retire Next Year (HTML). The Washington Post. Retrieved on 2007-09-23.
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Preceded by Judith A. Ramaley (Acting) |
President of University at Albany, SUNY 1990 – June 30, 1995 |
Succeeded by Karen R. Hitchcock |
Preceded by ' |
President of Howard University July 1, 1995 – present |
Incumbent |