Dr. Jarvis Marlow-McCowin

Dr. Jarvis Marlow-McCowin currently serves as the Community Development Manager at Corning Incorporated, where he leads initiatives that advance educational opportunity and strengthen community partnerships to expand access and support long-term success for those furthest from opportunity.

Dr. Marlow-McCowin has served in various roles across higher education, including residence life, orientation, multicultural affairs, and human resources. He maintains an active research agenda focused on the experiences of rural students, particularly rural Black men, in higher education. His work integrates themes of identity, purpose, resilience, relationships, and legacy, offering both reflection and practical tools for students and educators.

A published scholar, Dr. Marlow-McCowin’s research has appeared in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of College Student Development, The Rural Educator, and the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education. He has been honored with the 2024 Diamond Award from The Not Alone Foundation and is regularly invited to share his expertise as a speaker, presenter, and consultant. He continues to contribute to the field as a peer reviewer for The Rural Educator and the American Educational Research Association.

Dr. Marlow-McCowin remains actively engaged in advancing access and opportunity through his leadership with the New York State Education Department’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leaders Network, the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, and as a dedicated member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.

Dr. Marlow-McCowin earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies from the University of Iowa, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Community Research and Action from Binghamton University.