Joffre T. Whisenton Explained

Joffre T. Whisenton
President of
Southern University
Term Start:1985
Term End:1989
Predecessor:Jesse N. Stone
Successor:Dolores Richard Spikes
Alma Mater:University of Alabama

Joffre T. Whisenton is an American academic administrator. He was the first African-American student to earn a PhD from the University of Alabama.[1] He served as the president of Southern University from 1985 to 1989.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Belanger . Evan . What did integration at the University of Alabama mean for those who followed? . June 17, 2018 . The Birmingham News . June 9, 2013.
  2. News: New President Named for Southern University . June 17, 2018 . The Los Angeles Times . July 1, 1985.
  3. News: Sayre . Alan . Report critical of Southern's management . June 18, 2018 . The Times . Shreveport, Louisiana . February 21, 1989. 3. Newspapers.com. registration .

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