MEET THE PRESIDENT

Greetings, KABHE Family!

Welcome to the Kentucky Association of Blacks in Higher Education (KABHE)

website. Whether new to KABHE or a long-serving member, we appreciate

your work supporting the Commonwealth of Kentucky students and higher

education.

My name is Dr. Carlous B. Yates, and it is an honor to serve as your

President of the Kentucky Association of Blacks in Higher Education. KABHE

has been home for me since starting my first higher education position right

out of undergraduate in 2004. Like many of you, KABHE has allowed me to

network with peers across the state, present at numerous conferences, and

serve in different leadership roles that have strengthened our organization

over the years.

KABHE aims to promote the advancement of Blacks in higher education by

articulating needs and concerns, promoting unity and cooperation, and

enhancing the personal and professional growth of its membership. Watching

KABHE continue to thrive as a 40-year strong organization that sets the

standard for others nationwide has been a joy. Over the last two years, we

have seen KABHE bounce back from the pandemic and soar to new heights,

and with your dedication and support, KABHE will continue to be a premier

organization for the next 40 years.

I am excited to meet each of you at our upcoming 41st Annual Conference,

hosted by our Southwest Region at Western Kentucky University in Bowling

Green, KY. Always remember we are stronger together!

Best,

Carlous B. Yates, Ed.D.

President