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A WORD FROM THE BOARD CHAIR
2025–2026 Board of Trustees and Constituency Representatives
On behalf of the Clark Atlanta University Board of Trustees, I am beyond excited about the revival of the Clark Atlanta University magazine! It will serve as a reliable source for the Panther community to read about our news and alumni, students, and academic accomplishments. This issue reminds us of the legacy that is Clark Atlanta University, telling success stories of our families who choose the university over and over again, the alumni and students whose commitment to changing their communities is undeniable, and the collaborative efforts of administration, faculty, and staff that result in growth not only in our enrollment expansion but also in our academic programming and physical footprint. That said, I am equally excited by the potential of the publication to promote CAU’s brand as a hub for research innovation and discovery, a priority that distinguishes us from our peer institutions. I look forward to sharing what this university’s R2 designation looks like from a practical perspective and how our research serves Black communities, Atlanta, and the broader world through stories focused on, for example, the Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development, as well as prostate cancer disparities and other highly impactful research. As the magazine grows, I also see it becoming the university’s platform for capturing our impact in environment and urban communities; data, cyber systems, technology, and innovation; and social work, equity, and justice. Dear Clark Atlanta University Community,
George T. French, Ph.D. President, Clark Atlanta University Gregory B. Morrison Chair Leonard Walker Vice Chair Stephanie Russell Secretary
John Hope Bryant Valeisha Butterfield James H. Colon Salvador Diaz-Verson, Jr. Jeffrey T. Gilbert Ernest G. Green Richard Holmes Keith F. Holmes Tharon Johnson Ingrid Saunders Jones Valerie King Wendy Lewis Valerie R. Love Michael E. Melton Mark C. O’Riley Al B. Reid Bobbie Kennedy Sanford Isaac J. Snype, Jr. Errol B. Taylor Brenda W. Walker Charmaine Ward-Millner Carolyn M. Young
Gerry White, Ph.D. Faculty Assembly Chair
Kasim Alli, Ph.D Faculty Representative John Young Staff Assembly President Shaundra Clay Alumni Representative Rev. Dr. Michael T. McQueen United Methodist Church Representative Javari Carlton SGA Undergraduate President Jorvis McGee SGA Graduate President
The potential is endless. And it starts with this issue, which I hope you will read, savor, and share.
Sincerely,
Chair, CAU Board of Trustees
Clark Atlanta Magazine
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