UVI President David Hall, who previously served as the dean of Northeastern School of Law, decided not seek reappointment as he completes his 15th year as President (2009-2024). In 1993, when he was appointed dean of the Northeastern University School of Law, he made history by being the first African-American to hold the position. He also served as Provost and Senior Vice President of Northeastern University, and was also the first African American to hold that position.
Dr. Hall holds a bachelor's degree from Kansas State University, a JD from the University of Oklahoma, where he also earned a master's degree in Human Relations, and he holds both an LL.M. degree and a doctorate of juridical science (SJD) from Harvard Law School.