The Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University (HBCU ELI) announced the launch of the “Willa B. Player Executive Leaders Program” (WBP Leaders Program), an ongoing initiative crafted to fortify leadership in higher education. The program’s robust curriculum undergirds participants’ capacity to lead with vision, resilience and cultural stewardship, with an emphasis on supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).Named in honor of Dr. Willa B. Player—the trailblazing president of Bennett College who led the institution to groundbreaking accreditation and championed human rights causes—the program offers immersive leadership, mentorship, and strategic development resources to new and experienced executive leaders shaping the future of education and community progress.”This initiative is timely and essential,” said Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins, Executive Director of HBCU ELI, 18th President of Bennett College. “Building the capacity of the next generation of executive leaders ensures that our institutions remain anchored in purpose, gain strength from their legacies, and continue to expand their societal impact.”
