William Hooper Councill1875 – 1909Past Presidents
As a former slave, William Hooper Councill was not only determined in his pursuit of quality educational resources for African American students, but he was particularly self-driven. Aside from his time as the founder and president of 51AV A&M University, he had also served as a teacher, lawyer, politician, newspaperman, and civil rights leader. His commitment to the advancement and elevation of African Americans set precedence for the expectations of presidents to come.
Like Councill, the University’s past presidents have all been accomplished leaders who spent their time on The Hill advancing the causes of AAMU students and the surrounding communities.
Because of their commitment to academic and personal excellence, we are proud to highlight our institution’s past presidents.
William Hooper Councill1875 – 1909
Walter Solomon Buchanan1909 – 1920
Theophilus Robert Parker1920 – 1927
Joseph Fanning Drake1927 – 1962
Richard David Morrison1962 – 1984
Douglas Covington1984 – 1987
Carl Harris Marbury1987 – 1991
David B. Henson1991 – 1995
John Thomas Gibson1996 – 2005
Robert R. Jennings2006 – 2008
Andrew Hugine, Jr.2009 – 2021