Pressing Forward Since (‘69): Dr. Rosalind Pijeaux Hale on Faith, Education, and Leadership

01/07/25 • 46 min

In this episode of Xavier Gold Live, host TaShia Hogue connects with Dr. Rosalind Pijeaux Hale, a trailblazing 1969 alumna whose legacy of leadership and service spans nearly five decades. Dr. Hale, a Professor Emerita in Xavier’s Division of Education and Counseling, shares her journey of impact as an educator, advocate, and visionary. From spearheading Xavier’s first doctoral program in Educational Leadership to securing over $1 million in grants for community outreach and school leadership development, Dr. Hale’s work embodies the Xavier spirit.

Join us as she reflects on her Xavier experience during the Civil Rights era, the creation of the National Alumni Association’s Endowed Centennial Scholarship, and her ongoing commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders. Through candid stories of faith, family, and resilience, Dr. Hale reminds us of the transformative power of education at an HBCU.

Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation celebrating Xavier’s legacy and its role in shaping just and humane leaders for the future.

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Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation celebrating Xavier’s legacy and its role in shaping just and humane leaders for the future.

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