Clifton R. Wharton Jr. was by all standards an inspiration in academia, business, and public service. Wharton’s career was defined by a series of historic firsts that quietly reshaped opportunities for African Americans in fields long dominated by white leaders. In 1969, Wharton became the first Black president of a major, predominantly white university when … Continue reading Remembering Clifton R. Wharton Jr., an inspiring Black pioneer