Founder of the Minority Achievers Program. Dr. Hudson was a nationally renowned university educator and administrator. He left behind an extraordinary career of accomplishment built on vision, persistence, and dynamic leadership.
Hudson came from a family where education was strongly valued. He received his B.A. in 1945, M.A. in 1946, and his Ph.D. in 1961, all at the University of Michigan. He later arrived at Indiana University in 1968, after teaching at Florida A&M University, the University of Puerto Rico and Kabul University in Afghanistan.
Hudson's success was not easily achieved. He suffered from meningitis since he was child and was legally blind for much of his life. Hudson's youngest sister, Dr. Vivian H. Ross said her brother's handicap made his achievements even more impressive. "One thing that made our family so proud of Herman was the fact that he achieved so much with such little vision," Ross said. "He set out to pursue a career, and he achieved it with great success." Hudson's oldest daughter, Brendon Marie, said her father's success came as a result of his relentless determination. "My father was a steadfast warrior who fought for his principles from beginning to end," Hudson said. "IU really profited from his determination."
Few individuals have made a more powerful impact on the academic environment of IU than Herman Hudson, founder of IU's Department of Afro-American Studies. He also played a significant role in starting programs that showcase the performing arts of African culture at IU. Hudson established the Soul Revue, the Choral Ensemble and the African-American Dance Company, all part of IU's African-American Arts Institute. Hudson also helped form race relations within the community by founding the National Council of Black Studies.
Under his vision IU took a giant step forward in the teaching and curriculum of African-American studies and the performance of the cultural arts.
Dr. Hudson was a caring and generous man. In 1970, he was the only African-American leader on the campus of IU. His life and legacy still impact the University. He is the reason most of the diversity programs at IU exist today.
Dr. Hudson's youngest sister, Dr. Vivian H. Ross, entered eternal life in Detroit on February 26, 2008. She was 82 years old.
Hudson came from a family where education was strongly valued. He received his B.A. in 1945, M.A. in 1946, and his Ph.D. in 1961, all at the University of Michigan. He later arrived at Indiana University in 1968, after teaching at Florida A&M University, the University of Puerto Rico and Kabul University in Afghanistan.
Hudson's success was not easily achieved. He suffered from meningitis since he was child and was legally blind for much of his life. Hudson's youngest sister, Dr. Vivian H. Ross said her brother's handicap made his achievements even more impressive. "One thing that made our family so proud of Herman was the fact that he achieved so much with such little vision," Ross said. "He set out to pursue a career, and he achieved it with great success." Hudson's oldest daughter, Brendon Marie, said her father's success came as a result of his relentless determination. "My father was a steadfast warrior who fought for his principles from beginning to end," Hudson said. "IU really profited from his determination."
Few individuals have made a more powerful impact on the academic environment of IU than Herman Hudson, founder of IU's Department of Afro-American Studies. He also played a significant role in starting programs that showcase the performing arts of African culture at IU. Hudson established the Soul Revue, the Choral Ensemble and the African-American Dance Company, all part of IU's African-American Arts Institute. Hudson also helped form race relations within the community by founding the National Council of Black Studies.
Under his vision IU took a giant step forward in the teaching and curriculum of African-American studies and the performance of the cultural arts.
Dr. Hudson was a caring and generous man. In 1970, he was the only African-American leader on the campus of IU. His life and legacy still impact the University. He is the reason most of the diversity programs at IU exist today.
Dr. Hudson's youngest sister, Dr. Vivian H. Ross, entered eternal life in Detroit on February 26, 2008. She was 82 years old.
Founder of the Minority Achievers Program. Dr. Hudson was a nationally renowned university educator and administrator. He left behind an extraordinary career of accomplishment built on vision, persistence, and dynamic leadership.
Hudson came from a family where education was strongly valued. He received his B.A. in 1945, M.A. in 1946, and his Ph.D. in 1961, all at the University of Michigan. He later arrived at Indiana University in 1968, after teaching at Florida A&M University, the University of Puerto Rico and Kabul University in Afghanistan.
Hudson's success was not easily achieved. He suffered from meningitis since he was child and was legally blind for much of his life. Hudson's youngest sister, Dr. Vivian H. Ross said her brother's handicap made his achievements even more impressive. "One thing that made our family so proud of Herman was the fact that he achieved so much with such little vision," Ross said. "He set out to pursue a career, and he achieved it with great success." Hudson's oldest daughter, Brendon Marie, said her father's success came as a result of his relentless determination. "My father was a steadfast warrior who fought for his principles from beginning to end," Hudson said. "IU really profited from his determination."
Few individuals have made a more powerful impact on the academic environment of IU than Herman Hudson, founder of IU's Department of Afro-American Studies. He also played a significant role in starting programs that showcase the performing arts of African culture at IU. Hudson established the Soul Revue, the Choral Ensemble and the African-American Dance Company, all part of IU's African-American Arts Institute. Hudson also helped form race relations within the community by founding the National Council of Black Studies.
Under his vision IU took a giant step forward in the teaching and curriculum of African-American studies and the performance of the cultural arts.
Dr. Hudson was a caring and generous man. In 1970, he was the only African-American leader on the campus of IU. His life and legacy still impact the University. He is the reason most of the diversity programs at IU exist today.
Dr. Hudson's youngest sister, Dr. Vivian H. Ross, entered eternal life in Detroit on February 26, 2008. She was 82 years old.
Hudson came from a family where education was strongly valued. He received his B.A. in 1945, M.A. in 1946, and his Ph.D. in 1961, all at the University of Michigan. He later arrived at Indiana University in 1968, after teaching at Florida A&M University, the University of Puerto Rico and Kabul University in Afghanistan.
Hudson's success was not easily achieved. He suffered from meningitis since he was child and was legally blind for much of his life. Hudson's youngest sister, Dr. Vivian H. Ross said her brother's handicap made his achievements even more impressive. "One thing that made our family so proud of Herman was the fact that he achieved so much with such little vision," Ross said. "He set out to pursue a career, and he achieved it with great success." Hudson's oldest daughter, Brendon Marie, said her father's success came as a result of his relentless determination. "My father was a steadfast warrior who fought for his principles from beginning to end," Hudson said. "IU really profited from his determination."
Few individuals have made a more powerful impact on the academic environment of IU than Herman Hudson, founder of IU's Department of Afro-American Studies. He also played a significant role in starting programs that showcase the performing arts of African culture at IU. Hudson established the Soul Revue, the Choral Ensemble and the African-American Dance Company, all part of IU's African-American Arts Institute. Hudson also helped form race relations within the community by founding the National Council of Black Studies.
Under his vision IU took a giant step forward in the teaching and curriculum of African-American studies and the performance of the cultural arts.
Dr. Hudson was a caring and generous man. In 1970, he was the only African-American leader on the campus of IU. His life and legacy still impact the University. He is the reason most of the diversity programs at IU exist today.
Dr. Hudson's youngest sister, Dr. Vivian H. Ross, entered eternal life in Detroit on February 26, 2008. She was 82 years old.
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