Robert Chip Harrod of Cincinnati, Ohio graduated from Franklin College in 1970 with an undergraduate degree in history. While at Franklin College, he was involved with the debate team, the tennis team, and the Young Republicans Club. Additionally, he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, president of the Interfraternity Council, and a class representative in student government. He helped organize a Vietnam War memorial on campus. Since his days at Franklin College, he received an MA in American History and a JD in Law.
Known as a major civil rights advocate in Cincinnati, he works with several organizations including the Cincinnati police department, the Cincinnati Reds, the NAACP, and a few diversity and inter-faith groups. He was also one of the founding members of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati.
This collection consists of an oral history interview with Chip about his legacy, a transcription of this interview, various newspaper articles, and photos from the Franklin College Almanacks (1967-1970).
These two articles from The Franklin mention Chip Harrod as the Phi Delta Theta pledge class president (top story) and as a member of the tennis team (bottom story).
Section B of The Herald-Chronicle recaps the NuWay Foundation's annual fundraiser. Robert "Chip" Harrod is pictured after receiving the 2007 International Bridge Award.
This is an oral history recording of an audio file from Tuesday, April 27, 2023, around 3:10 PM Eastern Standard Time in the Center for Tech Innovation on Franklin College’s campus in Indiana via Zoom. This interview of Robert...
Robert C. "Chip" Harrod, Executive Director of EquaSion and Sponsor of the Cincinnati Festival of Faiths, is quoted for his support of the Pray Safe Act.
This website features Robert "Chip" Harrod as President and CEO of BRIDGES for a Just Community and notes his leadership in issues related to inclusion, equity, and social justice.