Dawn Matthews, Ph.D., is the Associate Dean of University College at North Carolina Central University, where she leads Academic Advising, Academic Success Coaching, and First & Second Year Experience courses and programs. Her work and research focus on retention initiatives and supporting marginalized students, especially Black- diaspora college women, while promoting the continued significance of HBCUs. Dr. Matthews earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Virginia State University and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Florida State University. A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, she enjoys spending time with her two sons, trying new foods, and traveling.
