North Carolina A&T State University Appoints TaJuan R. Wilson as Vice Chancellor & Chief of Staff

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 2, 2026) - TaJuan R. Wilson, a respected higher education leader with 20 years of broad experience across institutional strategy, governance and executive leadership, has been appointed vice chancellor and chief of staff for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Chancellor James R. Martin II announced today.

Wilson will serve as a principal advisor to Martin and as a member of the Chancellor's Cabinet. In this role, he will lead the coordination of executive priorities, enhance cross-divisional collaboration and support decision-making that advances the university's mission, performance and long-term trajectory.

Extensive Leadership Experience Across Higher Education

Dr. Wilson's career reflects a sustained focus on advancing teams, strengthening institutional effectiveness and aligning operations with strategic priorities. He has held senior leadership roles across higher education and brings extensive experience working alongside chancellors, presidents, executive leadership teams, and governing boards to navigate complex institutional environments.

During his tenure at Georgia Southern University, Dr. Wilson led campus-wide strategy and accountability efforts focused on strengthening institutional culture, expanding access and opportunity and driving measurable progress in student and organizational outcomes.

• Medical University of South Carolina
• University of Iowa
• Missouri State University
• Higher education institutions in Wyoming and Arkansas

Throughout his career, Wilson has developed a uniquely comprehensive perspective shaped by experience across a wide range of institutional types, including research-intensive universities, Big Ten and AAU institutions, large public universities, regional publics, community colleges and academic health science centers.

Strategic Focus on HBCU Excellence

His work has included meaningful partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Ivy League institutions and land-grant universities, giving him a broad and nuanced understanding of the diverse missions, governance structures and strategic priorities that define higher education today.

As vice chancellor and chief of staff, Wilson will oversee executive operations within the Office of the Chancellor, ensuring alignment among senior leaders and advancing initiatives tied to the university's strategic priorities. His portfolio will focus on strengthening communication, improving operational coordination and reinforcing a culture of accountability, collaboration and performance.

Commitment to Access and Opportunity

A proud first-generation college graduate and Arkansas native, Wilson has built his career at the intersection of leadership, access, and opportunity. His work reflects a sustained commitment to expanding pathways for students, professional staff, faculty, alumni, and community partners.

Wilson is a former school board leader and the founder of a scholarship foundation dedicated to expanding access to higher education, alleviating financial barriers for first-generation students and helping them persist through degree completion.

Academic Credentials and Executive Education

Wilson holds impressive academic credentials including:

• Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration and Instructional Leadership from Lindenwood University
• Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in government and nonprofit management
• Master of Science in leadership and human resources development from Louisiana State University
• Bachelor of Arts in political science from Ouachita Baptist University

He has also completed executive education at Cornell University, Yale University, Stanford University and Vanderbilt University Law School, with a focus on higher education law, leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational culture.

Wilson will officially assume his duties on April 20.

About North Carolina A&T State University

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation's largest historically Black university, as well one of the top 25 "Most Innovative" universities in America (U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges 2024). North Carolina A&T is a land-grant, doctoral research university and a constituent member of the University of North Carolina System.

An exponential university, A&T is recognized widely for its national leadership in graduating African American students in engineering, agriculture and other STEM fields. The university was established in 1891 as only the second land-grant college created under the second Morrill Act and is located in Greensboro, North Carolina.