Dr. SherRhonda Gibbs is a distinguished higher education leader, academic administrator, and passionate advocate for student success. She serves as the 24th President of Texas College, making history as the first woman to lead the institution since its founding in 1894.
Alongside her administrative leadership, Dr. Gibbs is a nationally recognized entrepreneurship professor and educator. She is notably one of only two African Americans and among fewer than 100 individuals in history to be inducted as a Justin G. Longenecker Fellow by the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE)—the organization's highest recognition. Additionally, she was honored as Changemaker of the Year in Entrepreneurship Education by Babson College’s Diana International Project, a prestigious distinction closely tied to Babson’s long-standing ranking as the top entrepreneurship program in the United States.
Throughout her career, Dr. Gibbs has earned widespread acclaim for her collaborative leadership style and innovative approach to education. Her professional focus centers on:
Expanding accessible educational opportunities for diverse student populations
Strengthening academic programs and fostering institutional excellence
Cultivating meaningful community partnerships that benefit both students and the region
As Texas College enters its 132nd year, Dr. Gibbs assumes leadership during a period of institutional momentum and growth. Building upon the college's historic foundation—which provides a faith-centered, applied liberal arts education emphasizing scholarship, leadership, character, and service—her presidency is dedicated to advancing Transformative Hospitality, High Academic Standards, Innovative Systems and Platforms, Value-Driven Stewardship, and Excellence as a Culture. At the heart of her leadership is a commitment to seeing every student, faculty, and staff member THRIVE. Her vision ushers in a new era focused on:
Empowering students for modern career and civic success through initiatives like the Steer Student Success Network
Strengthening the campus community and deeply engaging alumni, faculty, staff, and supporters
Positioning Texas College for sustained future growth, innovation, and nationally recognized workforce readiness
President SherRhonda Gibbs, PhD.
PhD, Management
Jackson State University, 2009
MBA, Business Administration
Winona State University, 2001
B.S., Computer Science
Grambling State University, 1994
Dr. Artimese Lawrence
Chief of Staff to the President
alawrence@texascollege.edu
Stacy Morrison
Executive Assistant to the President
smorrison@texascollege.edu
