President's Biography

Harold E. Newman became Shorter College’s 18 th president on Jan. 26, 2006. Dr. Newman brought extensive knowledge of and a deep love for Shorter College to his presidency. He served the college as provost for 20 years under four presidents and had served as interim president since Jan. 1, 2005.

A classically trained musician, Dr. Newman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Furman University, a Master of Church Music in piano performance from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Education from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. There, he majored in curriculum and instruction with collaterals in higher education and educational administration and supervision.

Dr. Newman and his wife, Brenda, have two grown daughters: Cindy and Kathy.