(Richard Prince’s Journal-isms) – Julianne Malveaux, the politically progressive economist and commentator, has resigned as president of Bennett College for Women “to pursue other challenges” [PDF], the college announced on Tuesday.
Malveaux has been president of the a small historically black school in Greensboro, N.C., since 2007. At the time, her move to academia was seen as a rare career move. She succeeded Johnnetta B. Cole, the widely admired former Spelman College president who joined Bennett in 2002.
While president, Malveaux continued writing her column, which was syndicated in the black press, wrote regular columns for USA Today, appeared on broadcast outlets and kept up her speaking engagements. She seemed to warm to the task of educating and molding young black women.
Malveaux said in her statement:
“Leading Bennett College has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. In my five years at the college, we have embraced Bennett’s historic commitment to create an oasis where women are educated, celebrated, and transformed into 21st century leaders and global thinkers.
“As I reflect on my accomplishments and of the college’s growth and transformation during my tenure, I realize that it is time for Bennett, and for me, to embark on a new chapter. Five years is the longest time I’ve ever held a job in my life, and (Read the full story at Richard Prince’s Journal-isms™
