Thomas Noel, Jr.

Thomas Noel, Jr. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership and Policy at Morgan State University, focusing on critical humanism in urban educational leadership and community engagement. His work bridges higher education institutions with high schools and community organizations to foster youth leadership and address systemic violence.

• Education Policy
• Social Justice
• Urban Education
• Community Engagement
• Black Studies

Dr. Noel’s research emphasizes collaborations between academic institutions and communities, particularly in contexts of state violence against youth. His recent publications analyze trauma from police killings, invisibility syndrome among formerly incarcerated Black men, and post-pandemic justice work in Catholic higher education.

Scientific awards and honors are not mentioned in the provided text. He maintains active partnerships with urban schools and community organizations, advocating for Afrofuturist and collective approaches to liberation.