Dr. Tyrone C. Howard
Professor and Associate Dean, UCLA
Dr. Tyrone C. Howard is a professor in the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA and the Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Dr. Howard’s research examines culture, race, teaching, and learning. He has published several bestselling books including Expanding College Access for Urban Youth. Dr. Howard is the Director and Founder of the Black Male Institute at UCLA, which is an interdisciplinary cadre of scholars, practitioners, community members, and policy makers dedicated to improving the educational experiences and life chances of males of color. Dr. Howard was named the recipient of the 2015 UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award. In 2016 and 2017, he was listed by Education Week as one of the 60 most influential scholars in the nation informing educational policy, practice, and reform.
