FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Metropolitan College of New York Welcomes Higher Education and Financial Leader Sidney H. Evans, Jr. to Board of Trustees
July 9, 2026 – NEW YORK, NY – Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Sidney H. Evans, Jr., to its Board of Trustees.
Mr. Evans currently serves as Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the National Urban League, the nation’s oldest and largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization. He brings more than 40 years of executive leadership experience in higher education, nonprofit organizations, corporate finance, and public service to the MCNY Board.
“The Metropolitan College of New York Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome Sidney Evans to the Board,” said Gary P. Jenkins, MPA ’06, Chair of the MCNY Board of Trustees. “His distinguished career in higher education, nonprofit leadership, and financial management reflects the thoughtful stewardship and strategic perspective that will strengthen our work as trustees. Sidney shares our commitment to educational opportunity, institutional excellence, and serving the public good. We are delighted to welcome him to the MCNY community.”
“Sidney Evans has dedicated his career to strengthening institutions that create opportunity and serve their communities,” said Charles J. Gibbs, Ed.D., President of Metropolitan College of New York. “His leadership at the National Urban League reflects a deep commitment to expanding access, advancing equity, and helping individuals and families build brighter futures. Those values closely reflect the work we do every day at Metropolitan College of New York. Sidney’s experience in higher education finance and organizational leadership will be an extraordinary asset to our Board as we continue advancing our mission of Purpose-Centered Education and creating opportunities for the scholars and communities we proudly serve.”
Mr. Evans oversees the National Urban League’s financial strategy and capital initiatives and played a significant role in the development of the organization’s $280 million Harlem headquarters and mixed-use development, which opened in early 2025.
Previously, Mr. Evans served as Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Operating Officer at Morgan State University, where he oversaw the University’s financial and operational functions, including an annual operating budget of more than $400 million and a five-year $886 million capital plan. He also served as Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Howard University, Vice President for Business and Finance at Dillard University, Chief Financial Officer for the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and President and CEO of Madisan Mackenzie, LLC, a higher education and financial management consulting firm. His decades of experience strengthening mission-driven organizations and expanding educational opportunity reflect the values that guide Metropolitan College of New York.
Mr. Evans earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh. He also completed executive education programs at Harvard University Graduate School of Education and Harvard University Graduate School of Business.
More About Mr. Sidney H. Evans, Jr.
Sidney H. Evans, Jr. is an accomplished financial executive with more than 40 years of leadership experience in higher education, nonprofit organizations, corporate finance, and public service. Throughout his career, he has provided strategic leadership in financial management, budgeting, capital planning, investments, debt financing, grants administration, and operational management for mission-driven organizations.
Mr. Evans serves as Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the National Urban League, the nation’s oldest and largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization. He oversees the organization’s financial strategy and capital initiatives and played a significant role in the development of its $280 million Harlem headquarters and mixed-use development, which opened in early 2025.
Previously, Mr. Evans served as Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Operating Officer at Morgan State University, where he oversaw the University’s financial and operational functions, including an annual operating budget of more than $400 million and a five-year $886 million capital plan. He also served as Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Howard University, Vice President for Business and Finance at Dillard University, Chief Financial Officer for the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and President and CEO of Madisan Mackenzie, LLC, a higher education and financial management consulting firm.
Mr. Evans has dedicated his career to strengthening colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations so they can fulfill their missions and expand opportunities for the communities they serve. His commitment to sound stewardship and mission-centered leadership aligns naturally with Metropolitan College of New York’s commitment to Purpose-Centered Education and educational opportunity.
Mr. Evans earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh. He also completed executive education programs at Harvard University Graduate School of Education and Harvard University Graduate School of Business.
About Metropolitan College of New York
Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) is a private, nonprofit institution of higher education that provides Purpose-Centered Education, integrating academic study with professional application and empowering students to turn learning into immediate impact in their careers and communities. Founded by Audrey Cohen in 1964 and now serving adult learners for over 60 years, Metropolitan College of New York offers accelerated degree programs, including bachelor’s degrees that can be completed in under 3 years and 1-year graduate programs designed for working professionals.
The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI), Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI). Its three schools, the Audrey Cohen School for Human Services and Education, the School for Business, and the School for Public Affairs and Administration, prepare graduates for career advancement and leadership in high-demand fields.
Metropolitan College of New York is located at 463 East 149th Street, Bronx, New York 10455. For more information, visit www.mcny.edu or call 212-343-1234.
Media Contact:
Tina Georgiou
Director of Communications
212-343-1234 ext. 2626
tgeorgiou@mcny.edu
