An intimate conversation with Alvin J. Schexnider, PhD. He reflects on his Southern upbringing, military career, and academic leadership journey - including his time as president of Winston-Salem State University, Norfolk State University, and Virginia Peninsula Community College. In his latest book, "Confessions of a Black Academic: A Memoir," Dr. Schexnider offers a reality check on the changes he believes Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) must make to remain viable.