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Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., is the 18th President of Howard University and a tenured Professor of History in the College of Arts and Sciences. He leads a major research university with over 13,000 students and 1,200 faculty members. Prior to this role, he served as Provost and Executive Vice President at Case Western Reserve University, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at George Washington University, and held leadership positions at Johns Hopkins University, including Founding Director of the Center for Africana Studies.
Education:
- B.A. in History and Classical Studies (summa cum laude), Dartmouth College
- Ph.D. in Latin American History, Columbia University
Dr. Vinson is a renowned historian specializing in the African diaspora, with a focus on Latin America and colonial Mexico. His research explores race, caste, cultural expression, and transnational identity. He has authored and edited significant works in these fields, contributing to both academic scholarship and public understanding of underrepresented histories.
His recent publications reflect deep engagement with cultural history, particularly music as a medium of resistance and integration during the Jim Crow era and racial dynamics in colonial Latin America. These works span interdisciplinary themes across history, sociology, and cultural studies.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- 2019 Howard F. Cline Book Prize in Mexican History
- Elected Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Elected Member, American Antiquarian Society
- President-elect, American Historical Association
Dr. Vinson has secured major grants, including a $2 million award from the Mellon Foundation for the Humanities in Leadership Learning Series (HILLS), promoting diversity and leadership in the humanities. He has advised numerous academic programs and served in key administrative roles, shaping curricula and interdisciplinary research initiatives. His leadership extends to national service on boards such as the American Council on Education, Fulbright Advisory Board, National Humanities Alliance, and Dartmouth College’s Guarini School Advisory Board.
He has led and founded research centers, including the Center for Africana Studies at Johns Hopkins University, and promoted international studies and graduate education through interdisciplinary collaboration.
