HBCU Executive Leadership Institute

HBCU Executive Leadership Institute Executive Leadership Institute which exists to prepare and launch the next generation of legacy leaders at HBCUs👩🏾‍🎓🚀👨🏽‍🎓🏛. Apply today!

Today, we celebrate 2024 HBCU ELI Fellow, Dr. Rick W. Smith Sr., who was named President of Dallas College Northlake in ...
05/26/2026

Today, we celebrate 2024 HBCU ELI Fellow, Dr. Rick W. Smith Sr., who was named President of Dallas College Northlake in 2025. 👏🏾

Dr. Smith’s leadership journey reflects a continued commitment to student achievement, institutional growth, and transformational leadership in higher education.

At HBCU ELI, we are proud to celebrate leaders who continue to shape institutions, empower students, and strengthen the future of higher education across the country.

Once a Fellow, always a Fellow.

Today, we celebrate 2024 HBCU ELI Fellow, Dr. Monique Guillory, President of Dillard University.Dr. Guillory’s leadershi...
05/22/2026

Today, we celebrate 2024 HBCU ELI Fellow, Dr. Monique Guillory, President of Dillard University.

Dr. Guillory’s leadership journey reflects the power of transformational leadership, dedication to student success, and a continued commitment to institutional excellence.

What makes this especially meaningful is that Dr. Guillory, stepped into this role following the leadership of 2021 HBCU ELI Fellow, Dr. Rochelle Ford.

Two women in leadership.
Two HBCU ELI Fellows.
One POWERFUL impact.

At HBCU ELI, we are proud to celebrate leaders who continue to shape institutions, empower students, and strengthen the future of HBCUs across the country.

Once a Fellow, always a Fellow.

Today, we celebrate 2022 HBCU ELI Fellow, Dr. Said Sewell, who became the 11th President of Morris College in 2024. 👏🏾Dr...
05/21/2026

Today, we celebrate 2022 HBCU ELI Fellow, Dr. Said Sewell, who became the 11th President of Morris College in 2024. 👏🏾

Dr. Sewell’s leadership journey reflects a strong commitment to educational excellence, student success, and advancing the mission of HBCUs through visionary leadership.

At HBCU ELI, we are proud to celebrate leaders who continue to shape institutions, empower students, and strengthen the future of HBCUs across the country.

Once a Fellow, always a Fellow.

Today, we celebrate 2021 HBCU ELI Fellow, Dr. Rochelle Ford, who served as the 8th President of Dillard University for t...
05/20/2026

Today, we celebrate 2021 HBCU ELI Fellow, Dr. Rochelle Ford, who served as the 8th President of Dillard University for two years.

Dr. Ford’s leadership journey reflects the impact of visionary leadership, innovation, and a continued commitment to advancing higher education and empowering students.

At HBCU ELI, we are proud to celebrate leaders who continue to shape institutions, empower students, and strengthen the future of HBCUs across the country.

Once a Fellow, always a Fellow.

Leadership doesn’t start at the presidency, it starts with preparation, mentorship, and community.At HBCU ELI, we are pr...
05/19/2026

Leadership doesn’t start at the presidency, it starts with preparation, mentorship, and community.

At HBCU ELI, we are proud to support leaders who are shaping the future of higher education across the country.

Over the next two weeks, we will highlight Fellows who have gone on to serve as Presidents, leading institutions with vision, purpose, and impact.

Their journeys reflect the power of investing in leadership and the importance of building strong pipelines for the next generation.

Because when HBCU leaders rise, entire communities rise with them.

Stay tuned as we spotlight the leaders continuing the legacy. 👏🏾

19. That's the number of sitting HBCU presidents who are proud graduates of ELl programs. 19 institutions. 19 communitie...
05/15/2026

19. That's the number of sitting HBCU presidents who are proud graduates of ELl programs.

19 institutions.

19 communities.

19 legacies - and counting.

This is what investing in leadership looks like.

The Community of Fellows Pinning Ceremony is almost here. SAVE THE DATES! This June, the Class of 2026 will be recognize...
05/14/2026

The Community of Fellows Pinning Ceremony is almost here. SAVE THE DATES!

This June, the Class of 2026 will be recognized for completing a transformative series of seminars designed to strengthen the next generation of HBCU leadership.

And this is only the beginning.

Following the pinning ceremony, the cohort will continue their journey toward graduation this November as they prepare to lead, serve, and shape the future of HBCUs across the country.

More details coming soon.

🗓 SAVE THE DATE!In less than 50 days, the Class of 2026 will complete a transformative series of seminars designed to pr...
04/24/2026

🗓 SAVE THE DATE!

In less than 50 days, the Class of 2026 will complete a transformative series of seminars designed to prepare them for the next chapter in HBCU leadership.

These are not just graduates, they are the future change-makers who will help shape the future of HBCUs across the country.

More details coming soon.

At ELI, we know the future of HBCUs depends not only on the students they serve, but on the leaders who guide them.HBCUs...
04/23/2026

At ELI, we know the future of HBCUs depends not only on the students they serve, but on the leaders who guide them.

HBCUs are powerful engines of opportunity, economic growth, and social mobility:

• $16.5 billion in annual economic impact

• More than 136,000 jobs supported nationwide

• $146 billion in expected lifetime earnings for HBCU graduates

• Graduates earn 57% more over their lifetimes because of their degrees

• For every $1 spent at an HBCU, $1.44 is returned to the local economy

That is why investing in strong, prepared leadership matters.
At ELI, we're helping develop the next generation of HBCU leaders equipped to strengthen institutions, expand opportunity, and create lasting impact for the communities they serve: hbcueli.com

04/22/2026

HBCUs make up just 3% of colleges in the U.S. , yet the impact is immeasurable.

HBCUs produce:

👩🏽‍💼 👨🏾‍💼 50% of Black lawyers

👩🏾‍⚖️ 👨🏾‍⚖️ 80% of Black judges

👩🏾‍💻 👨🏾‍💻 40% of Black engineers

👨🏾‍💼 👩🏽‍💼 40% of Black members of Congress

👩🏾‍🏫 👨🏾‍🏫 50% of Black public school teachers

👩🏾‍🔬👨🏾‍🔬 27% of Black STEM undergraduates and more!

HBCUs do more than educate. They shape leaders, strengthen communities, and change the future. That is why investing in HBCUs matters. Because when HBCUs thrive, we all do.

At HBCU ELI, we are preparing the next generation of leaders who will carry that legacy forward.

The data is clear: when women lead HBCUs, communities thrive. HBCU ELI's Willa B. Program is an initiative crafted to fo...
04/21/2026

The data is clear: when women lead HBCUs, communities thrive. HBCU ELI's Willa B. Program is an initiative crafted to fortify leadership in higher education.

Learn more at hbcueli.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Willa-B-Player-2026.pdf

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