University Leadership
David R. Black, Ph.D.
David Black is a 1971 graduate of Lee University who later earned the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Tennessee and Ohio University, respectively. Now in his 15th year as President of Eastern University, David previously served for 8 years as president of Lakeland College in Wisconsin and for 10 years as vice president at the University of Rio Grande and Lincoln Memorial University, respectively.
He has served on numerous non-profit boards and has published a number of book chapters and journal articles on organizational leadership. Eastern accomplishments during his administration include the establishment of the Templeton Honors College, the School of Leadership and Development, the Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies, Esperanza College and the Early College High School at Lamberton, and the merger of the University and Eastern (now Palmer) Theological Seminary.
David and his wife, Valerie have two grown sons, Justin and Chris who are married to Jaime and Lydia, respectively. They also have a granddaughter, Chris and Lydia's daughter, Emerson.
He has served on numerous non-profit boards and has published a number of book chapters and journal articles on organizational leadership. Eastern accomplishments during his administration include the establishment of the Templeton Honors College, the School of Leadership and Development, the Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies, Esperanza College and the Early College High School at Lamberton, and the merger of the University and Eastern (now Palmer) Theological Seminary.
David and his wife, Valerie have two grown sons, Justin and Chris who are married to Jaime and Lydia, respectively. They also have a granddaughter, Chris and Lydia's daughter, Emerson.
