Hall of Fame Inductee
Dr. Henry Ponder
Langston University
About
Henry Ponder, a Langston University graduate, served as president of Benedict College, Fisk University, and Talladega College and later as president of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education.
Accomplishments
- President of Benedict, Fisk, and Talladega.
- Later led NAFEO, the HBCU presidents’ association.
- Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2000.
Year of award
2000
Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame — Education.