Office of the President 

Our Mission


Livingstone College is a private historically black college that is secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, academic excellence, and student success. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for holistic learning, Livingstone provides excellent business, liberal arts, STEAM, teacher education, and workforce development programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to promote lifelong learning and to develop student potential for leadership and service to a global community.

Presidential  Staff


Dr. Dawn McNair 
Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dean of Mathematics and Science
dmcnairl@livingstone.edu
704-216-6195

Dr. Jacqueline Miller
Chief of Staff / Vice President of Human Resources and Risk Management
jmiller@livingstone.edu
704-216-6860

Kizzy Lea
Chief Financial Officer
Vice President of Business Operations
klea@livingstone.edu
704-216-6025

Rashanda L. Lowery, J.D.
Vice President of Student Affairs
rlowery@livingstone.edu
704-216-6185

Dr. Johngerlyn Young
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
jyoung@Livingstone.edu
704-216-6045

Dr. Carolyn Duncan
Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
Special and Sponsored Programs
cduncan@Livingstone.edu
704-216-6091

Dr. Russell Smyre
Vice President for Facilities and Capital Project Management
rsmyre@Livingstone.edu
704-216-6128

Anthony Brooks
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Board of Trustees Liaison
abrooks@Livingstone.edu
704-216-6001

Nailah McDowell
Vice President for Strategic Programs and Partnerships 
nmcdowell@Livingstone.edu
704-216-6255

Curtis J. Walker, Sr.
Vice President of Athletics and Athletic Operations
cwalker@livingstone.edu
704-216-6012

Pete Teague
Vice President for External Relations
pteague@livingstone.edu
704-216-6044

William Moody
Vice President of Public Safety & Chief of Police
wmoody@Livingstone.edu
704-216-6164