Gregory J. Vincent facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gregory J. Vincent
21st President of Talladega College
In office July 2022 – June 2024
Preceded by	Billy C. Hawkins
Succeeded by	Walter Kimbrough (interim)
27th President of Hobart College and 16th President of William Smith College
In office August 2017 – April 15, 2018
Preceded by	Mark Gearan
Succeeded by	Patrick A. McGuire (interim)
Personal details
Born	New York City, U.S.
Education	Hobart College (BA) Ohio State University (JD) University of Pennsylvania (EdD)
Occupation	Professor, Lawyer, Academic administration

Gregory J. Vincent is an important leader in education. He was the 21st President of Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama, from 2022 to 2024. He is known across the country for his work in civil rights and social justice. He also helps colleges create a positive environment for all students. Before Talladega, he was a professor at the University of Kentucky. He also led Hobart and William Smith Colleges as their president.

Gregory Vincent's Education Journey

Gregory Vincent grew up in New York City. He went to public school there. In 1979, he graduated from the Bronx High School of Science.

He earned his first degree in history and economics from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 1983. While in college, he was active in sports. He played basketball, ran cross-country, and joined the track and field teams. He also helped other students as a resident assistant. When he graduated, he received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award.

Later, Vincent earned his law degree (J.D.) from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 1987. He then received his education degree (Ed.D.) from the University of Pennsylvania in 2004. He is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. He also served as a leader for the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity.

Gregory Vincent's Career Highlights

Vincent has held many important roles in universities. He worked at the University of Texas at Austin from 2005 to 2017. There, he was the vice president for Diversity and Community Engagement. He also taught as a professor of law. During his time, his department grew a lot. It became a national example for how universities can support diversity.

While at the University of Texas, Vincent spoke for the university in a big court case. This case, called Fisher v. University of Texas, went to the Supreme Court twice.

Before this, Vincent worked at other universities. From 2003 to 2005, he was a leader and law professor at the University of Oregon. From 1999 to 2003, he held similar roles at Louisiana State University. He also worked at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1995 to 1999.

Before working in universities, Vincent was a lawyer for the state of Ohio. He won several important civil rights cases in court.

Awards and Recognition

Gregory Vincent has received several awards for his work. In 2016, the University of Pennsylvania named him their Educator of the Year. He also received a special award from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2012.