Savannah State University Mourns Death of Former President Dr. Earl Yarbrough

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Thursday, March 12th, 2026

 Savannah State University announced the death of former president Dr. Earl Yarbrough, whose leadership and service helped shape the legacy of the institution.

The university said Yarbrough dedicated his career to advancing higher education and strengthening the mission of Savannah State University, Georgia’s first public historically Black college and university.

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