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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