of the Seventh President and CEO of
Huston-Tillotson University
Melva K. Williams

Advancing HT from First to Foremost
Dr. Melva K. Williams was appointed Seventh President & Chief Executive Officer, of Huston-Tillotson University effective August 15, 2022. She brings to Huston-Tillotson University her vast higher education experience as an innovative scholar in positions as chief of staff, vice chancellor and associate dean, managing multiple aspects of student affairs and enrollment management, ranging from athletics to recruitment.
The week-long inauguration celebration launches her HT tenure that has already made an impact on the Central Texas market. Committed to moving Huston-Tillotson University from being Austin’s first institution of higher learning to becoming its foremost University, Dr. Williams vows that “Huston-Tillotson University will no longer be the quiet school in downtown Austin”.
The Celebration Begins
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Inauguration Sponsors
Golden Level
Mr. David L. and Mrs. Catina Godsey
First and Foremost Level
Mr. William and Mrs. Katine Formby
Visionary Level
UFCU
Gourmet Services
The University of Texas at Austin
Zachary Criss
Influencer Level
Austin Revitalization Authority
Sweet Home: The Pinnacle of Praise
Mr. Louis Henna
Mrs. Diane Land and the Honorable Steve Adler
Mr. Chanler Langham
Rev. Vanessa Monroe and Mr. Kevin Monroe
Ms. Kathryn Page
Ms. Shuronda Robinson
Ms. Carol McDonald and Mr. Scott Schmidt
Six Square
Mr. Eric Starkloff
The Honorable Jeff Travillion and Mrs. Perri Travillion