Corey Bradford

Harris-Stowe State University has a new leader for the second time in just over a year. Corey S. Bradford Sr. stepped down as president last week after one year in the job. Latonia Collins Smith, provost and vice president of academic affairs, will serve as interim president.

Harris-Stowe State University is no stranger to financial challenges, and the coronavirus pandemic brought on new ones. The institution's newest president, Corey S. Bradford Sr., discusses how Harris-Stowe weathered the pandemic and what are his efforts to bring in more state funding to the university.

Corey S. Bradford Sr. chose a tough time to come home to the St. Louis metro. The native St. Louisan took office as president of Harris-Stowe State…