Morehouse College president announces retirement [Video]

Dr. David A. Thomas, the esteemed president of Morehouse College, has announced that he will retire next summer after a distinguished tenure marked by innovation, growth, and a commitment to social justice.

“The most challenging moment for a leader is to know when it is in his and the institution’s best interest to step down. After countless hours of reflection, I believe Morehouse’s future potential requires new leadership,” Thomas said in an emotional letter to the Morehouse community, expressing confidence that his successor would inherit a “robust platform” to elevate the college further.

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Thomas’s time as the president has been heralded as a significant era of progress and change for Morehouse, which is among the nation’s most prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). He noted that applications reached record numbers under his leadership, and Morehouse has gained prestige for the quality of its admitted students. Thomas also noted his …