Guest Speaker:
Everett B. Ward Ph.D.

Dr. Everett B. Ward is the 11th president of Saint Augustine’s University and the 3rd alumnus to serve in St. Augustine’s 151-year history. Prior to returning to his alma mater, Dr. Ward was the director of the Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU)/Minority Institutions of Higher Education (MIHE) Program for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). In July 2016, Dr. Ward was elected as the 35th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. where he is also a life member. He also holds membership in Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (The Boule) and the 100 Black Men, Inc. Dr. Ward is a lifelong member of Davie Street Presbyterian Church, USA where he is a Ruling Elder.

Dr. Ward earned his BA from Saint Augustine’s College, his MA degree from North Carolina State University (NCSU), and his PhD from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (A&T) State University.