William E. Trueheart

William E. Trueheart (born July 10, 1942) is an American academic administrator and nonprofit CEO who served as president of Bryant University from 1989 to 1996.[1] He was the first African American to lead a 4-year private college in New England.[2] Following his departure from Bryant, Trueheart served as president and CEO of three nonprofit organizations: Reading Is Fundamental (1997–2001), The Pittsburgh Foundation (2001–2007), and Achieving the Dream (2007–2015).[3][4]

William E. Trueheart
President of Bryant University
In office
August 1, 1989  1996
Preceded byWilliam T. O'Hara
Succeeded byRonald K. Machtley
Personal details
Born (1942-07-10) July 10, 1942
Stamford, Connecticut, US
Alma materHarvard University (MPA,EdD)
University of Connecticut (BA)
OccupationAcademic administrator, nonprofit CEO

Trueheart holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and economics from the University of Connecticut, an Master of Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School, and a Doctor of Education degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.[5] His honorary degrees include a PhD in Humane Letters from Bryant University, a PhD in education from Bridgewater State University, and a Doctor of Business Administration from Johnson & Wales University.[6]

References

  1. "William E. Trueheart, Bryant President from 1989-1996". Bryant University Digital Repository. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
  2. "The new wave of college presidents". Ebony. 47 (1): 28. November 1991. ISSN 0012-9011.
  3. "Pittsburgh Foundation names new president". Pittsburgh Business Times. 2001-07-20. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
  4. Reddy, Lynn (2014-11-05). "Achieving the Dream President and CEO Dr. William Trueheart to retire". Achieving the Dream. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
  5. Dyer, Ervin (2001-07-21). "Pittsburgh Foundation welcomes new chief". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
  6. "William E. Trueheart". Practising Social Change. NTL Institute. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
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