Huston-Tillotson University, Austin's only HBCU and oldest institution of higher learning, is a fully-accredited University under the leadership of Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, President and CEO. Huston-Tillotson's mission is that "HT nurtures a legacy of leadership and excellence in education, connecting knowledge, power, passion, and values. Huston-Tillotson's vision is "a connected world where diversity of thought matters."