Dr. Henry Givens, Jr. shares his plans to retire as president of the Harris-Stowe State University on Tuesday, as Board of Regent member Wayman Smith stands in support. The announcement came at a mid-morning press conference in the University's Bank of America Theatre.
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. is the longest serving president of any university in Missouri - leading Harris-Stowe State University for 32 years in May. On Tuesday April 12, 2011, Givens told a room of longtime supporters - including elected officials, business leaders and staff - that the time has come to retire. Givens will stay on board until the university's national search produces a new president.
