Henry Ponder

Henry Ponder
Born	1928 Wewoka, Oklahoma, US
Education	Langston University, BA Oklahoma State University, MA Ohio State University, PhD
Occupation	College President
Employer(s)	Talladega College Benedict College Fisk University
Organization	Alpha Phi Alpha

Henry Ponder (born 1928) is an American university president. He was president of Talladega College, Benedict College, and Fisk University.

Early life

Ponder was born in 1928 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. received his undergraduate, masters, and doctorate degree from Langston University, Oklahoma State University, Ohio State University.

Career

Ponder was the president of Talladega College, Benedict College, and Fisk University.

Personal life

Ponder was the 28th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the first Greek-letter collegiate organization established for African Americans. He is the vice-chairman the fraternity's World Policy Council, a think tank whose purpose is to expand Alpha Phi Alpha's involvement in politics, and social and current policy to encompass international concerns.[1]

References

• Mason, Herman (1999). "Henry Ponder". The Talented Tenth: The Founders and Presidents of Alpha (2nd ed.). Winter Park, FL: Four-G. ISBN 1-885066-63-5.