CLIR is thrilled to announce that Board Member Ben Vinson III has been elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences. This remarkable honor recognizes Vinson’s groundbreaking contributions to scholarship and leadership, placing him among the nation’s most esteemed thinkers.
Founded in 1780, the Academy honors exceptional individuals across fields ranging from the arts to science and public affairs. Vinson, an acclaimed historian, president of Howard University, and CLIR Board member since 2020, joins a distinguished group of scholars, including more than 250 Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners. His work on race and caste in colonial Latin America, as well as his visionary leadership in higher education, has earned him international recognition, including the Howard F. Cline Book Prize in Mexican History.
“Dr. Vinson’s induction into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences not only highlights his extraordinary personal achievements but also underscores the strength and leadership that he brings to CLIR’s Board,” said CLIR president Charles Henry. “His dedication to advancing scholarship and fostering innovation resonates deeply with CLIR’s mission to preserve and promote access to cultural heritage. As we celebrate his remarkable contributions, we are proud to have him as a guiding force in shaping the future of our organization and the broader academic community.”
For more information, visit the Howard University announcement and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences website.
