Shaw University President Paulette R. Dillard Honored with Dr. Dorothy Cowser Yancy Vanguard Award

Paulette R. Dillard, president and CEO of Shaw University, has been named a recipient of the Dr. Dorothy Cowser Yancy Vanguard Award by the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.) as part of its Fall 2025 Rho Cohort.

This honor recognizes exceptional leadership and visionary impact in higher education. Dr. Dillard joins an esteemed group of honorees, including distinguished university presidents and national education leaders, who exemplify innovation, service, and transformational leadership.