Alfred Bryant

Dr. Alfred Bryant is the Dean of Campbell University's School of Education & Human Sciences and a Full Professor. He is an enrolled member of the Lumbee American Indian Tribe. His research focuses on American Indian racial identity, mental health, academic success, and cultural orientation. He holds a B.A. in English from UNC-Pembroke, and a M.Ed. (1992) and Ph.D. (1998) in Counselor Education from NC State University.

Education:

• B.A. in English Language and Literature, UNC-Pembroke
• Masters in Counselor Education, NC State University (1992)
• Ph.D. in Counselor Education, NC State University (1998)

Research Interests: Explores American Indian suicide ideation, school bullying dynamics, parental beliefs about children's emotions, health disparities among Lumbee Indians, and the impact of acculturation on academic performance. His work bridges cultural psychology and educational equity.

Awards:

• UNC-Pembroke School of Education Distinguished Faculty Award

Advising & Leadership: Over 30 years of service includes roles as high school counselor, academic advisor at UNC-Pembroke and NC State's First Year College, and leadership positions such as Founding Director of the Southeast American Indian Studies Program. Served as an ACE Fellow at UNC-Charlotte.

Labs & Programs: Founded and directed the Southeast American Indian Studies Program at UNC-Pembroke, a hub for tribal cultural research and education.