Greetings! 

For more than a century, hundreds of students have arrived at Huston-Tillotson University to begin their journey toward the goal and rewards of a college education. Many, but fewer than in earlier days, are first generation college students. For more than 137 years, dedicated professors have challenged eager HT students to see in themselves the talent and potential for success. Since 1875, the sons and daughters of HT have made a dramatic difference in the quality of life for the communities and people they touch. 

First generation students are often faced with academic challenges. These students are often easily intimidated and overwhelmed when faced with new academic demands. 

Huston-Tillotson provides diverse students a proven environment for academic success. In the fall of 2011, the ethnicity of the student body was 69% African American, 19% Hispanic, 6% Anglo, 3% International, and less than 1% multiracial. The University provides access to an affordable higher education. Ninety-four percent of HT’s undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid. 

True to its roots, Huston-Tillotson embraces the responsibility of intellectually challenging well prepared students while offering the less prepared an opportunity to reach their full potential. This sweeping commitment leads us to recruit across the spectrum of ability. If that young person has the aptitude to succeed, we want to be a vehicle for their success. 

Larry L. Earvin, Ph.D.

Education

• Harvard University, Cambridge Institute for Educational Management, Certificate
• Emory University, Doctor of Philosophy
• Georgia State University, Master of Science
• Clark College, Bachelor of Arts

Recent Honors And Awards

• National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Award in Education (2006)
• Christian A. Johnson Educational Leadership Program
• Links of Austin Award for Leadership in International Affairs (2003)
• Texan of the Year in Higher Education (2002)

Boards

• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Chair
• The Long Center for the Performing Arts
• Executive Committee of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. (NAICU)
• Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas, Inc. (ICUT)
• Council for Higher Education of the United Church of Christ
• Amistad Research Center (New Orleans)
• Capital Area United Way
• National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (Washington, D.C.)
• Texas Association for Developing Colleges (Dallas)
• Texas Campus Compact
• United Negro College Fund (Fairfax, VA)

Other Afilliations

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
• Austin Area Research Organization
• Commission on Black Colleges of The United Methodist Church (Chair)
• Gamma Gamma Boulé, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
• Philosophical Society of Texas
• University Senate of The United Methodist Church
• Wesley United Methodist Church

Board Of Directors

• Austin Area Urban League
• Council of Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. (Treasurer)
• Alpha Phi Alpha Building Foundation
• Greenlights for Nonprofit Success (Austin)
• Literacy Volunteers of America – Metropolitan Atlanta
• Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Butler Street YMCA, Atlanta, Board of Managers
• Clark College Trustees
• Gammon Theological Seminary, Board of Visitors
• American Council on Education

Other Afiiliations

• Executive Council of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
• 100 Black Men of America
• American Academy of Political science
• American Educational Research Association
• Atlanta Consortium for Urban Research and Evaluation
• National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
• Faculty Resource Network (New York University), University Liaison
• Leadership Alliance (Brown University)
• Project Kaleidoscope (Washington, D.C.), Senior Advisor