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Book SynopsisFrom Protest to President describes an inspirational odyssey of a young, Black activist coming of age in Mississippi and Chicago in the tumultuous 1960s and '70s, culminating in a notable thirty-five-year presidency at Thomas Edison State University.
From barbershop encounters with Malcolm X to death threats at Illinois State University and gunfire at Towson State, Pruitt provides a powerful narrative poised at the intersection of social justice, higher education and politics. He recounts leadership experiences at HBCUs and public universities across the country, as he advocated for autonomy at Morgan State and fought to preserve Tennessee State University.
His steadfast activism, integrity and courage led to groundbreaking work in providing access to higher education for working adults and the military.
From his days as a student protester in high school and college to his appearances on Capitol Hill, Pruitt has earned the reputation as a candid and influential leader in higher education.
Trade Review"George Pruitt’s sense of decency, intelligence, and integrity shines through
From Protest to President. He shaped and built one of the most interesting educational institutions in our country. Dr. Pruitt has written a truly American story." -- Thomas H. Kean * Former Governor, State of New Jersey *
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From Protest to President reveals Dr. George Pruitt as a man of principle, passion, and stamina: one of the most important voices for social equity and quality in higher education. Wherever Pruitt happened to be, transformation occurred." -- R. Barbara Gitenstein * President Emerita, The College of New Jersey *
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From Protest to President is a book about citizenship and the great possibilities that can be achieved in this amazing country, a journey Pruitt navigated with persistence and class. Dr. George Pruitt is a treasure, and
From Protest to President a gem." -- Jonathan Scott Holloway * President of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey *
Table of ContentsContents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Acknowledgements
Index
