Johnson O. Akinleye
Johnson O. Akinleye | |
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| 12th Chancellor of North Carolina Central University | |
| In office June 26, 2017 – Present | |
| Preceded by | Debra Saunders-White |
Johnson O. Akinleye is the twelfth chancellor of North Carolina Central University. He was installed as chancellor of the university on June 26, 2017.[1]
Early life and Education
Johnson O. Akinleye was born 1 of 22 children in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. He earned a bachelor's degree in telecommunications and a masters in media technology from Alabama A&M University and a doctorate in human communications studies from Howard University.[2]
Career
Akinleye begin his career as an assistant professor in the Department of Communications at Bowie State University from 1986 to 1989. Prior to coming to NCCU, he held positions at Bethune-Cookman University, Edward Waters College, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Akinleye joined NCCU in 2014 as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. He served as acting chancellor of NCCU from August to December 2016, and as interim chancellor from December 2016 to June 2016, when he received a permanent appointment following the death of Debra Saunders-White.
Personal life
Akinleye is married to Juanita Akinleye. They have two adult children (Nikki and Peter). Akinleye is a member of the Omega Psi Phi and Sigma Pi Phi fraternities.
References
- ^ "Johnson O. Akinleye Elected 12th Chancellor of North Carolina Central University". Los Angeles Sentinel. 2017-07-14. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
- ^ "Johnson O. Akinleye, Ph.D. | North Carolina Central University". www.nccu.edu. Retrieved 2020-09-01.