Latest Updates
Presidential Search Moves Into Next Phase
After completing first-round interviews with a select group of applicants, the Search Committee has invited a smaller group of candidates to continue in the process. The next round of in-person interviews will take place in December, followed by finalist campus visits in January 2026.
Presidential Search: Phase One Completed
The Presidential Search Committee has successfully completed the first phase of the search for Tougaloo College’s next president. A total of 114 applications were received and carefully reviewed by all committee members with assistance from WittKieffer, our executive search partner. Following in-depth discussions, twelve candidates have been selected to advance to the first-round interviews scheduled for November 20–21.
Read the Leadership Profile
The Presidential Leadership Profile outlines the qualities, experience, and vision Tougaloo College seeks in its next president. It reflects the input of students, faculty, alumni, trustees, and community partners, and serves as a guide for candidates considering this important role.
Community Voices Help Shape Search
The Presidential Search Committee is charged with conducting a thorough, inclusive, and transparent process to identify a president who will uphold Tougaloo’s mission and values, preparing students for lives of leadership and service.
Presidential Search Progress
On behalf of the Tougaloo College Board of Trustees, I wish to share with you the progress the Presidential Search Committee has made in recent weeks. Search Committee Co-chairs Shirlethia Franklin and Carol Palmer, and I thoughtfully reviewed ten experienced national search firms.
