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“The American Presidency and HBCUs: A Preeminent History”
Pioneer Award Recipients
Dr. Omar Faison, 
Associate Vice Provost for Research and Economic Development 
Dr. Jemayne Lavar King,
Associate Professor of English and Executive Director—Institute of Hip Hop and Cultural Studies 
Dr. Sharon Lassiter, 
Executive Director of Dual Enrollment 
Ms. Maya Loving, 
Senior Contracting Officer—Office of Procurement 
Dean Tessa Perry,
Dean of University Libraries 
Dr. Pamela D. Reed,
Professor of Languages and Literature and Coordinator—Africana Studies Minor 
Dr. Kate Shows, 
Assistant Professor and Assistant Chair—Department of Biology 
Dr. Veronica Shuford, 
Executive Director of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness 
Dr. Zoe Spencer, 
Professor of Sociology and Executive Director—Center for Policing Leadership and Social Justice 

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