Prairie View A&M University President Emeritus George C. Wright served as a President for 14 years from 2003 – 2017 part of Texas A&M System. Dr. George C. Wright (born February 23, 1950) is a scholar, author, educator, administrator, and the seventh President of Prairie View A&M University. Dr. Wright received his bachelor's and Master of Arts degrees in History from the University of Kentucky and his Doctorate in History from Duke University, and in 2004 he was awarded an honorary doctorate of Letters from the University of Kentucky. Before joining the Prairie View A&M University family, Dr. Wright was an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky in 1977. From 1980 to 1993, he served as an assistant professor, associate professor, and professor, and was the holder of the Mastin Gentry White Professorship of Southern History, and vice provost for undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Austin. In 1993, he joined the faculty at Duke University as vice provost for university programs and director of the Afro-American studies program at Duke University. At Duke, he also held the William R. Kenan, Jr., Chair in American History. He also served as executive vice president for Academic Affairs and provost at the University of Texas at Arlington. Prior to assuming that post, he was provost and vice president for academic affairs from 1995 to 1998. Dr. Wright is the author of many articles, essays, and books, including: - A History of Blacks in Kentucky: Volume II, In Pursuit of Equality, 1890-1980 - Racial Violence in Kentucky, 1865-1940: Lynchings, Mob Rule, and "Legal Lynchings" - Life Behind a Veil: Blacks in Louisville, Kentucky, 1865-1930 He was presented the Governor’s Award by the Kentucky Historical Society for Racial Violence in Kentucky and Life Behind a Veil. Active in his community, Dr. Wright has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the City of Arlington Chamber Foundations and the Medical Center of Arlington. He has also served as a member of the Editorial Board for the Southern Biography Series at Louisiana State University, the Board of Editors of the Journal of Southern History, and the Southern Historical Association Program Committee. Dr. Wright became the seventh president of Prairie View A&M University in 2003, and during his tenure student numbers have increased from 6,500 to 9,000. He currently travels the country interacting with the alumni and fundraising for the capital campaign for scholarships for students, for endowment for professors, for a new student recreational center, and finally the building of a sports complex. Find the Finding Aid https://pvamu.libguides.com/c.php?g=1333961&p=9832729/

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Submissions from 2017

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Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, George C. Wright

Submissions from 2015

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A Century of Black Life, History and Culture, George C. Wright

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Class of 2015: The Best Is Yet To Come, Redux, George C. Wright

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Dallas Alumni Gala, 2012, George C. Wright

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GCW's Presentation at PVAMU (after 2nd week in office), George C. Wright

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The Significance of Black History Month 2015, George C. Wright

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Women's History Month 2015, George C. Wright

Submissions from 2014

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Class of 2014: The Best Is Yet To Come, George C. Wright

Submissions from 2013

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George C. Wright: A Decade of Dedication, Prairie View A&M University

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Celebrating our Tradition in the Arts and Sciences, George C. Wright

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Enrollment Management Meeting April 2013, George C. Wright

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Graduation Speech PVAMU May 11, 2013, George C. Wright

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House Bill 870 Research Development Fund, George C. Wright

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Landfill Speech, George C. Wright

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Pre-Graduation Remarks, George C. Wright

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The Importance of Afro-American History (Short Version), George C. Wright

Submissions from 2012

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A General Overview of Afro-American History, George C. Wright

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Black History Presentation, 2012, George C. Wright

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Blacks in Louisville, George C. Wright

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Dr. Marion Henry, George C. Wright

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Foundation Meeting, 05-09-12, George C. Wright

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If the Best Is Indeed Yet to Come, What Strengths Shall We Celebrate? Opportunities to Pursue? Weaknesses to Eliminate?, George C. Wright

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Meeting with New Student Leaders, George C. Wright

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National Alumni Presentation, George C. Wright

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President of the Year Award Young Scholars Program, George C. Wright

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Racial Violence in Kentucky: Lynchings, "Legal Lynchings," and Mob Rule., George C. Wright

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Raising the Bar on Pride and Productivity: The Best Really is Yet to Come", George C. Wright

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Scholarship on Kentucky Blacks, George C. Wright

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Those Who Stayed Behind in Kentucky, George C. Wright

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UTSA Graduation Speech, George C. Wright

Submissions from 2011

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Achieving Through All Obstacles, George C. Wright

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A Personal and Historical Perspective, George C. Wright

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All Of Us Are Called To Serve", George C. Wright

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A Perspective on Multicultural Education From an Historian and an Administrator, George C. Wright

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Black Americans Rich History, George C. Wright

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Black History And The Public Schools, George C. Wright

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Black Lexingtonians Housing Integration, George C. Wright

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Challenges to Serving In A Leadership Position at PVAMU.", George C. Wright

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Corps of Cadets, George C. Wright

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Diversity in American society, George C. Wright

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Enrollment Management Meeting Oct 2011, George C. Wright

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Enrollment Planning Meeting Nov 2011, George C. Wright

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Follow Up: To the Town Hall Meeting of Last Night, 1/26/11, George C. Wright

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Heman Sweatt Symposium, George C. Wright

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Kentucky's Governor Scholar Program, George C. Wright

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Organizational Change and Development, George C. Wright

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Panther Statue Dedication and Unveiling, George C. Wright

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Presentation to Members of the Legislative Staff, George C. Wright

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"Racial Violence in Kentucky and the Holocaust: Is There an Historical Connection", George C. Wright

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Speech at the University of Kentucky: "Barrier Breakers, On A Mission to Succeed!", George C. Wright

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The Growth Of Black Churches In Border And Northern Cities, George C. Wright

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The True Meaning of MLK Day, MLK, Jr. Scholarship Ceremony For Community Service, George C. Wright

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Town Hall Meeting, George C. Wright

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Women In America, George C. Wright

Submissions from 2010

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PVAMU's Northwest Center: Our Commitment to Access, George Wright

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Allied Health Society Speech, George C. Wright

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Blacks in 20th Century Texas, George C. Wright

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Cherish Our Past As We Embrace The Future, George C. Wright

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The African Heritage, George C. Wright

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The Civil Rights Revolution in the United States, George C. Wright

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The Importance of Afro-American History, George C. Wright

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Aunt Wilma Quick Harris speech, George C. Wright

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Blacks In Kentucky, George C. Wright

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Cornerstone Baptist Church - February 19, 2010, George C. Wright

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Distance Education Speech "Remaking the Traditional Institution" Background, George C. Wright

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Frederick Douglass Leadership Institute, George C. Wright

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Greek Symposium Speech, George C. Wright

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Hazing Speech, George C. Wright

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Los Angeles Speech, George C. Wright

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Meeting with Industry Advisory Council, George C. Wright

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MOSAIIC Conference Kentucky, A State of Omissions, George C. Wright

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Natchez Trace Collection Draft, George C. Wright

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Overview of PV AMU, George C. Wright

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Philosophical Leadership in Difficult Financial Times, George C. Wright

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Presentation to PVAMU Student Leaders, George C. Wright

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PVNAA Convention 2010, George C. Wright

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Racism in Higher Education, George C. Wright

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SACS Presentation, George C. Wright

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Southwest Airlines Diversity Summit, George C. Wright

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Strategic Planning Meeting Northwest Houston Center, George C. Wright

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Suspended Between Heaven And Earth: Racial Violence In Kentucky, 1865-1950, George C. Wright

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Texas Diversity Conference, George C. Wright

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The True Meaning of MLK Day Bastrop, Texas, Ascension Catholic Church, George C. Wright

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Thurgood Marshall College Fund, George C. Wright

Submissions from 2009

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A Personal and Historical Perspective, George C. Wright

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Celebration for Service to the State of Texas August 27, 2009, George C. Wright

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Challenges to Serving In A Leadership Position at PVAMU, George C. Wright

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Civil Rights And The African American Experience In Twentieth Century Kentucky, George C. Wright

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Fall 2009 Faculty and Staff Opening Convocation, George C. Wright

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Legislative Appropriation Request 2009, George C. Wright

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Lincoln and the Morrill Act, George C. Wright

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Presentation National Alumni Association, George C. Wright

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Presentation to Administrators Monday, August 24, 2009, George C. Wright

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Presentation to New Students, George C. Wright

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Remembering the Past and Expecting A Great Future, George C. Wright

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School of Nursing Speech, George C. Wright

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Sermon of Faith Presentation: 37th Psalms, George C. Wright

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Student Assembly, George C. Wright

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Texas Senate Higher Education Committee, George C. Wright

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The Civil Rights Movement in 1968, George C. Wright