Dr. Maurice D. Gipson
A native of Ferriday, Louisiana, Dr. Maurice Gipson boasts extensive experience in higher education. He served as the Vice Chancellor for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity at the University of Missouri, where he was also a faculty member in the departments of History and Black Studies.
In his role at the University of Missouri, Dr. Gipson was responsible for overseeing a division with over 120 staff members and managed a multimillion-dollar budget, serving the flagship campus of over 30,000 students in Columbia, Missouri.
Previously, Dr. Gipson was the Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Community Engagement and an instructor of history at Arkansas State University. His career spans over a decade in higher education executive leadership, with significant contributions to student success, access initiatives, faculty recruitment and retention, and strategic leadership.
Dr. Gipson is a graduate of Louisiana State University and earned a Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center, with an emphasis on civil rights. He holds a master’s degree in history from Missouri State University and a Ph.D. in history from the University of Mississippi. His professional journey includes roles at the University of Texas-Austin, Wiley College, and Huston-Tillotson University. With expertise as both a researcher and practitioner, his career demonstrates a commitment to advancing education and equity.