The First Black Chancellor of Southern Illinois University (SIUE)
06 February 2026

The First Black Chancellor of Southern Illinois University (SIUE)

Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel

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On this episode of Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel, we celebrate Black history month by talking to the first African American to serve as Chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Dr. James T. Minor tells his journey to multiple degrees and leadership in higher education began in high school with one aimple question.

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