H. Patrick Swygert
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Haywood Patrick Swygert (born March 17, 1943) was the president of Howard University
in Washington, DC from 1995 until 2008.
in 1965, the same year President Lyndon B. Johnson delivered his historic speech to the graduating class. He later received a J.D.
degree from Howard University Law School.
Formerly president of the State University of New York at Albany, Swygert previously served as executive vice president of Temple University
, where he was also a professor of law in the Temple University School of Law.
He is a law professor, member of the Commission on Presidential Elections, Alpha Phi Omega
National Service Fraternity, Zeta Phi Chapter and Omega Psi Phi
, Alpha Chapter. Swygert resigned as president of Howard University effective June 30, 2008.
Howard University
Howard University is a federally chartered, non-profit, private, coeducational, nonsectarian, historically black university located in Washington, D.C., United States...
in Washington, DC from 1995 until 2008.
Career
Swygert graduated from Howard UniversityHoward University
Howard University is a federally chartered, non-profit, private, coeducational, nonsectarian, historically black university located in Washington, D.C., United States...
in 1965, the same year President Lyndon B. Johnson delivered his historic speech to the graduating class. He later received a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
degree from Howard University Law School.
Formerly president of the State University of New York at Albany, Swygert previously served as executive vice president of Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
, where he was also a professor of law in the Temple University School of Law.
He is a law professor, member of the Commission on Presidential Elections, Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Phi Omega is the largest collegiate fraternity in the United States, with chapters at over 350 campuses, an active membership of approximately 17,000 students, and over 350,000 alumni members...
National Service Fraternity, Zeta Phi Chapter and Omega Psi Phi
Omega Psi Phi
Omega Psi Phi is a fraternity and is the first African-American national fraternal organization to be founded at a historically black college. Omega Psi Phi was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University in Washington, D.C.. The founders were three Howard University juniors, Edgar Amos...
, Alpha Chapter. Swygert resigned as president of Howard University effective June 30, 2008.