Charles B.W. Prince, Ed.D.

Chief Transformation & Sustainability Officer

Dillard University

Charles B.W. Prince, Ed.D., is the Chief Transformation and Sustainability Officer at Dillard University in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Prince is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, retention, and strategic external partnerships. Since joining higher education 15 years ago, he has worked at institutions in the U.S., UK, Africa and Ireland, including three HBCUs. Before joining Dillard in January 2023, he served as Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation at Virginia Union University. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, cycling, and shooting/archery. Dr. Prince is married and has two children, Charles III and Aker Josiah. He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc.