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Fayetteville State University was founded in 1867 by a group of seven individuals who wanted to form a school to educate African American students. Together they formed the Howard School and started their mission. The school changed names several times before finally becoming Fayetteville State University, a part of the larger University of North Carolina system.

  • Charles W. Chesnutt, Principal- 1880

    Charles W. Chesnutt, Principal- 1880

  • Thomas Lomax- Founder

    Thomas Lomax- Founder

  • Robert Harris, Principal- 1877

    Robert Harris, Principal- 1877

  • E.E. Smith, Principal of State Normal School- 1933

    E.E. Smith, Principal of State Normal School- 1933

  • Dr. James Seabrook, President- 1933

    Dr. James Seabrook, President- 1933

  • Dr. Charles Lyons, Chancellor- 1969

    Dr. Charles Lyons, Chancellor- 1969

  • Dr. T.J. Bryan, First Female Chancellor- 2003

    Dr. T.J. Bryan, First Female Chancellor- 2003

  • Dr. Willis McLeod- First Alumnus Chancellor (1995)

    Dr. Willis McLeod- First Alumnus Chancellor (1995)

  • Reverend Robert Simmons- Founder

    Reverend Robert Simmons- Founder

  • Andrew Jackson Chesnutt- Founder

    Andrew Jackson Chesnutt- Founder

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