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Former Reed dean for institutional diversity Crystal Williams has been named president of the Rhode Island School of Design. She will be the first Black president of the more than 140-year-old institution.
Crystal Williams, an award-winning poet who currently leads Boston University's diversity and inclusion efforts, has been named the next president of the Rhode Island School of Design, the school's board of trustees announced Thursday.
A teacher, leader, advocate, poet, and Boston University’s current vice president and associate provost for community & inclusion, Williams has been named as the school's 18th President.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Crystal Williams, an award-winning poet who currently leads Boston University's diversity and inclusion efforts, has been named the next president of the Rhode Island School of Design, the school's board of trustees announced Thursday.
Teacher Crystal Williams has been appointed president of Rhode Island School of Design, becoming the design school's first Black president.