Frank Williams '74, Co-Founder of Grandpas United on Good Morning America, 7/17/2025
The Tougaloo College National Alumni Association's 2025 Alumnus of the Year
Dr. Ro’chelle Williams is a dedicated educator and advocate for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Tougaloo College in 2014, a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from Southern New Hampshire University in 2017, and a Doctorate of Education from Maryville University in 2023.
A lifelong supporter of Tougaloo College, Dr. Williams is an active Life Member of the Tougaloo College National Alumni Association (TCNAA). He was first elected National Secretary in 2021 and reelected in 2024. His leadership extends to chairing the Hall of Fame (2019-2021, 2024), during which fundraising efforts saw consecutive growth. He also served as Northeast Regional Representative and Secretary to the Board of Directors (2019-2021). Currently, he contributes as a member of the IT Committee and the Tougaloo Alumni Bulletin (TAB) Committee, where he serves as Web Publisher.
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Tougaloo College Alumna in the News
Dr. Lakeysha “Key” Hallmon ’04, author of “No One Is Self-Made,” shares her secrets to professional and personal growth and success on ABC’s Good Morning America on March 10th, 2025. See her interview here: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/gma3/video/learn-secrets-professional-personal-success-119636871
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