William E. Trueheart

William E. Trueheart (born July 10, 1942) is an American academic administrator and nonprofit CEO who served as president of Bryant University from 1989 to 1996.^[1] He was the first African American to lead a 4-year private college in New England.^[2] Following his departure from Bryant, Trueheart served as president and CEO of three nonprofit organizations: Reading Is Fundamental (1997–2001), The Pittsburgh Foundation (2001–2007), and Achieving the Dream (2007–2015).^[3][4]

William E. Trueheart
President of Bryant University
In office August 1, 1989 – 1996
Preceded by	William T. O'Hara
Succeeded by	Ronald K. Machtley
Personal details
Born	(1942-07-10) July 10, 1942 (age 83) Stamford, Connecticut, US
Alma mater	Harvard University (MPA,EdD) University of Connecticut (BA)
Occupation	Academic administrator, nonprofit CEO

Trueheart holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and economics from the University of Connecticut, a Master of Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School, and a Doctor of Education degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.^[5] His honorary degrees include a PhD in Humane Letters from Bryant University, a PhD in education from Bridgewater State University, and a Doctor of Business Administration from Johnson & Wales University.^[6]