Maurice Edington

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Maurice Edington is the tenth president of the University of the District of Columbia.[1] He began his tenure in August 2023, succeeding Ronald Mason Jr.[2]

Prior positions[edit]

Edington had a 25-year career at FAMU and served as executive VP and chief operating officer at Florida A&M University (FAMU) from 2022 to 2023 and prior to that as provost and VP for academic affairs at that school.[3] His prior positions included vice president for strategic planning, analysis, and institutional effectiveness at FAMU and serving as the founding dean for the FAMU College of Science and Technology.[1] He started at FAMU as an assistant professor.[3]

Education[edit]

Edington received a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from Fisk University, a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Vanderbilt University, and he completed postdoctoral studies at Duke University.[1]

Personal life[edit]

Edington was raised by his grandparents.[4] He is married and has one daughter.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d President Edington's Biography
  2. ^ UDC names scientist and HBCU leader as its new president
  3. ^ a b FAMU COO Maurice Edington named next president of University of the District of Columbia
  4. ^ A COO with a "Unique Awareness" of FAMU's Strengths, Opportunities Edington - Spring 2023 A&M Magazine
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