Background
Akin,, Ewen Marion was born on June 28, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ewen M. and Ida V. (Pillow) Akin.
Akin,, Ewen Marion was born on June 28, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ewen M. and Ida V. (Pillow) Akin.
Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1951. Master of Science, DePaul University, 1958. Doctor of Education, Nova University, 1977.
Assistant professor physics Wilson Junior College, 1963-1970. Vice president academy affairs Kennedy-King College, 1970-1973, president, since 1976, Malcolm X College, 1973-1976. Consultant Race Desegregation Institute, Northeastern Illinois University.
Panelist Issues Unlimited, Station World's Greatest Newspaper-television, 1979, Face to Face, Station World's Largest Store -television, 1979.
Board directors Greater Lawndale Conservation Commission, 1973-1976. Vice president board directors Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Chicago, since 1975. Member State Senator Newhouse's Educational Advisory Committee, 1979.
Vice chairman board directors Glenwood School for Boys. Trustee City Colleges of Chicago Foundation Served with United States Marine Corps, 1951-1953, Korea. Member American Association Community and Junior Colleges (vice president North Central region Council on Black American Affairs), Council Illinois Public Community College Pres's.
Clubs: City of Chgo, Chicago Physics.
Married Doris M. Lowery. Children– Helen V., Alva S.