Dr. Sidney A. Ribeau Named Howard's 16th President
Posted 05/06/08 at 12:06 p.m.
Vanessa Rozier
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Sidney A. Ribeau, Ph.D., has been officially named President of Howard University. This current president of Bowling Green State University was the Board of Trustee's unanimous choice. Ribeau will assume presidency on Aug. 1, 2008.
"Howard is a remarkable university, a truly international university and one that has made significant contributions not only in this country but around the world, training principally African Americans for global leadership roles in America and the world," Ribeau said in a press release.
"The Search Committee was very impressed with Dr. Ribeau's credentials and his reputation as a facilitator of change and collegial leader," said Gen. Colin L. Powell, co-chair of the Presidential Search Committee.
Read more about the new president in the May 10 graduation issue of The Hilltop.
"Howard is a remarkable university, a truly international university and one that has made significant contributions not only in this country but around the world, training principally African Americans for global leadership roles in America and the world," Ribeau said in a press release.
"The Search Committee was very impressed with Dr. Ribeau's credentials and his reputation as a facilitator of change and collegial leader," said Gen. Colin L. Powell, co-chair of the Presidential Search Committee.
Read more about the new president in the May 10 graduation issue of The Hilltop.
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Mme. Editor in Chief
posted 5/07/08 @ 1:12 PM EST
Wow another man! Should have seen this coming. Well good luck!
Jeffrey
posted 5/07/08 @ 1:24 PM EST
I feel as though this guy will be a success following in the footsteps of President Swygert. He is definitely qualified for the job.
Peter J. Osborne, BBA, 84'
posted 5/07/08 @ 1:44 PM EST
Sounds great, but can we get a little more background information on our new president.
cece
posted 5/07/08 @ 2:52 PM EST
yea..who is this guy??
Robert
posted 5/07/08 @ 3:33 PM EST
Though not an acceptable research tool, he has an entry on Wikipedia.
Mrs. Veola Hassan
posted 5/07/08 @ 3:43 PM EST
Do we have a picture of he new president? What was so outstanding about this person for the entire board to agree to him being hired?
Tiffany Hicks
posted 5/07/08 @ 5:47 PM EST
Here is his profile on the Bowling Green Website: http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/president/page542.html
cee
posted 5/07/08 @ 10:30 PM EST
I hope the new president sets a high standard and contributes to the outstanding legacy of Howard University.
Welcome to Howard University Mr. President!
Dan
posted 5/07/08 @ 11:45 PM EST
This is a sad time at Bowling Green State University. Dr. Ribeau is going to be an asset to Howard University. I just graduated from Bowling Green State University and as a student, have had the pleasure of developing a close relationship with Dr. (Continued…)
Njeri
posted 5/12/08 @ 12:17 PM EST
Way to go Howard! Dr. Sidney Ribeau is known as an outstanding leader in higher education. Students, faculty and staff echoed their respect and admiration for him and his leadership every time I have visited BGSU and I have heard similar praises at higher education conferences. (Continued…)
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