Jamison-Hall Honored by African-American Alumni Association

Four McMicken College of Arts and Sciences alumni, including professor Angelene Jamison-Hall, were among 15 UC graduates honored Feb. 24 by the African-American Alumni Association at the inaugural Onyx and Ruby Gala.

Those feted were recognized for opening doors, setting a standard of excellence and using their skills and talents to create opportunities for a better tomorrow.

Angelene Jamison-Hall

, professor of African and African American Studies, earned her master's degree in English at UC in 1970. She received the A.B. (Dolly) Cohen Award for excellence in teaching in 2002.

A 1942 A&S graduate who majored in English,

Marian Spencer

was the first female president of the Cincinnati chapter of the NAACP and in 1983, became the first African American woman elected to Cincinnati City Council.

Donald Spencer

earned his degree in Chemistry in 1936. He was the first black member of the Cincinnati Board of Realtors, President of the Cincinnati Association of Real Estate Brokers and is former President of the Board of Ohio University.

Darren Tolliver

is a 2003 political science graduate, former student body president and former student representative on the UC Board of Trustees.

Read a 2007 UC Magazine profile of Angelene Jamison-Hall.

Get details on the awards, including a winners' list.