First female president of Alcorn State University stepping down
Dr. Ontario S. Wooden named interim president of University
Dr. Ontario S. Wooden named interim president of University
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning approved changes in the leadership at Alcorn State University at its meeting held today in Jackson.
Dr. Felecia Nave, who served as the 20th President of Alcorn State University, is stepping down.
Nave has served as president of the university since 2019.
According to IHL, Nave is stepping away from her roles at the historically Black university to pursue new opportunities.
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning has appointed Dr. Ontario S. Wooden as the interim president immediately. Wooden currently serves as Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.