Jeff Owusu is a higher education professional with over six years of experience supporting diverse student populations, including first-generation college students, underrepresented students, and Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) participants.

 

A former EOP student from the Bronx, New York, he earned his Bachelor’s degree from SUNY New Paltz and his Master of Science in Student Affairs Administration from Binghamton University’s College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA) in Spring 2019.

 

He currently serves as Assistant Director of Advising Services at Howard University, where his work focuses on academic advising and advancing student success initiatives centered on equity and access. He will begin pursuing his Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies at Howard University in Fall 2026.

 

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From Surviving to Thriving: Identity, Purpose and Legacy for Men of Color in Higher Education