Morris Brown College recently announced that Dr. Kevin James, the institution’s nineteenth president, was offered and accepted a contract extension to retain his position until June 2029. James has served as president of Morris Brown College since 2019, taking over after the departure of former President Stanley J. Pritchett, Sr.
Under James’ leadership, Morris Brown College secured full accreditation from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), enabling the school to regain access to federal financial aid programs and Title IV funding. He was also to raise millions of dollars for the school and establish lucrative partnerships to help further its growth.
“I am humbled and honored that the Board has this level of confidence in my leadership and excited to continue as President of Morris Brown College,” James said. “I look forward to working with the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the community to lead the institution into our next level of excellence through what we call, ‘The Resurgence’.”
James came to Morris Brown College as its interim president after a 20-year career in higher education, serving as a senior-level administrator, with positions at Strayer University and Herzing University as a dean of academic affairs.
He was officially named President of Morris Brown College in 2020. His first contact extension came in 2021, which extended his contract through June 2025.
Since coming to Morris Brown College, he received numerous accolades including being named HBCU College President of the Year by the HBCU Matters Foundation, one of Atlanta’s Most Powerful Leaders, Atlanta Magazine, and named Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Most Admired CEO for Education.
“The progress witnessed over the past five years under Dr. Kevin James’ leadership is nothing short of remarkable,” said Reginald Jackson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Bishop of the 6th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. From achieving full accreditation to unprecedented fundraising and academic success, Morris Brown College has experienced an unparalleled surge in momentum.”