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 by | Maxine Waters |
| Succeeded by | Roderick Wright |
| 17th President of Talladega College | |
| In office 1998–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Ponder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Marguerite Archie November 18, 1937 Yonges Island, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Talladega College, Harvard University, University of California, Los Angeles |
Biography edit
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 edit
- ^ "LOCAL ELECTIONS : 48TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Despite Residency Flap, Farrell Proves Tough for Archie-Hudson". Articles.latimes.com. 1990-06-03. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
- ^ "LOCAL ELECTIONS / 48TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : 4 Democrats Wrestle in Redrawn Area". Articles.latimes.com. 1992-05-30. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
- ^ a b c d e "Marguerite Archie–Hudson". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
- ^ a b Ebony. Vol. 56. Johnson Publishing Company. October 2001. p. 14. ISSN 0012-9011.
- ^ a b "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.