Marguerite Archie-Hudson

Marguerite Archie-Hudson (born November 18, 1937) is an American politician, and academic administrator. She served as a democrat in the California State Assembly from the 48th district, from 1990 to 1996.[1][2] She also served as the president of her alma mater, Talladega College, and the first African-American woman to head a four-year college level institution in the history of the state of Alabama.[3]

Marguerite Archie-Hudson
Member of the California State Assembly from the 48th district
In office
December 3, 1990  November 30, 1996
Preceded byMaxine Waters
Succeeded byRoderick Wright
17th President of Talladega College
In office
1998–2001
Preceded byHenry Ponder
Personal details
Born
Marguerite Archie

(1937-11-18) November 18, 1937
Yonges Island, South Carolina, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationTalladega College,
Harvard University,
University of California, Los Angeles

Biography

She attended Talladega College (BA degree 1958) and studied psychology; Harvard University (MA degree 1962) in education and counseling; and received a PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).[3]

From 1998 to 2001, Archie-Hudson served as president of Talladega College.[3][4] She was the first female president of Talladega College in the schools history; and was the first African-American woman to head a four-year college level institution in the history of the state of Alabama.[3][4] During her time as president she increased student enrollment and reduced the college debt, but her contract was not renewed in 2001.[3][5] She was preceded by Henry Ponder as interim president.[5]

References

  1. "LOCAL ELECTIONS : 48TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Despite Residency Flap, Farrell Proves Tough for Archie-Hudson". Articles.latimes.com. 1990-06-03. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  2. "LOCAL ELECTIONS / 48TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : 4 Democrats Wrestle in Redrawn Area". Articles.latimes.com. 1992-05-30. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  3. "Marguerite Archie–Hudson". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
  4. Ebony. Vol. 56. Johnson Publishing Company. October 2001. p. 14. ISSN 0012-9011.
  5. "Talladega College Names Interim Leader, After Letting President Go at Start of Academic Year". The Chronicle of Higher Education. 2001-10-11. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
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