Carolyn Reid-Wallace

Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on September 30, 2005

PROFESSION: Educator
First woman president of Fisk. Also held position of acting CEO of Bowie State College. Also served as Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education in the US Dept of Education.
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