Ruth Simmons

Ruth Simmons is a distinguished American academic and leader, known for being the first African American president of an Ivy League university, Princeton University, serving from 2002 to 2012. She has also been the president of Brown University and is recognized for her efforts to promote diversity, education, and social justice. Simmons holds degrees from Dillard University and Harvard, and has received numerous awards for her contributions to education and civil rights. Her leadership has paved the way for greater inclusion and opportunity in higher education.