Diversity found in new Muhlenberg president

Colleges and Universities A-Z Muhlenberg College
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<p>I know quite a few people have expressed, over the years, that Muhlenberg lacks racial diversity, and I know the school has attempted to address this. I think the appointment of a new AA president (John Williams) is a huge step in this direction.</p>

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Born to a German-American, Lutheran mother and an African-American father, Williams was adopted and raised by African-American parents in suburban Westbury, N.Y., just outside of New York City. There, he attended an Episcopal parish day school, sang in the church choir and served as an acolyte. He went on to attend the Kent School in Kent, Conn., and then Amherst College where he was active in student affairs, served as a resident advisor his senior year, and was a soloist in the glee club.
After graduating magna cum laude with a B.A. in economics in 1975, Williams went on to earn both a law degree (J.D.) at Harvard Law School and a master’s in business administration (M.B.A.) at Harvard Business School, in 1979.

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<p>I hope he is 1/2 as good as president bow tie! he has big shoes to fill.</p>

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<p>Lol @zobroward‌. Really?</p>

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<p>@zobroward‌ </p>

<p>You changed post #1. Lol I guess you were able to figure out what AA was?? Lol :wink: </p>

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<p>I think he will be a wonderful successor to Randy Helm. </p>

<p>On the note of diversity, Muhlenberg students, like many young people across the country have organized around the issues of police violence and racism in recent weeks.During a recent “sit-in” on campus Randy Helm came and spoke to the students to encourage them to stay engaged in activism. It’s very inspiring to see young people engaged and passionate about important issues.</p>

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<p>I really miss my daughter being on that campus. Such a great place to learn. </p>

<p>And yes, Helm’s shoes will be hard to fill!</p>