Reginald S. Avery Named President of Coppin State University

Coppin State University, the historically black educational institution in Baltimore, has announced the appointment of Reginald S. Avery as president. Dr. Avery is currently executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartensburg.

Dr. Avery is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University. He holds a master’s degree in social work from Aurora University and a Ph.D. in social policy and management from Brandeis University. He will assume his duties as president of Coppin State University in January.

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