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Congresswoman Alma S. Adams from North Carolina has proposed the HBCU Arts Act to enhance arts education at historically Black colleges and universities. The bill aims to provide financial support, mentorship, and internship opportunities while promo...
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Beatrice Adams joins Princeton's history department this September, specializing in African American history after serving at the College of Wooster. Patricia Poitevien becomes vice president for campus life at Brown University, while Tony Brown take...
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Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina has commenced construction on the Currituck Flight Training Center, backed by $8.1 million in state funding. This facility will enhance aviation education, featuring classrooms, offices, and a hangar....
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Felicia R. Simpson, associate professor at Winston-Salem State University, is the first recipient of the Dionne Price Early Career PIONEER Award in Biostatistics. This award celebrates emerging leaders in the field. Dr. Simpson specializes in clinica...
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Two years prior, the Tougaloo College Alumni Coalition for Change called for the resignation of key executives due to enrollment and financial issues. Recently, the Faculty Senate voiced discontent with leadership, passing no-confidence votes against...
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Wade Manora Jr. is the new assistant dean and director of the Intercultural Center at Swarthmore College. Previously, he directed student diversity at Emory University's Oxford College. Toyin Folorunso has been appointed controller at Hartford Intern...
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Each week, The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education showcases compelling articles on African Americans in academia. These perspectives may not align with JBHE's official views. Contributions for future pieces are welcome. Civil Rights Groups Warn...
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The summer of 2020 transformed the racial justice landscape in the U.S., igniting essential dialogues about inequality. HBCUs, inherently linked to this fight, now welcome diverse Black students. Embracing this intra-racial diversity fosters unity an...
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The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education features a curated list of new books covering diverse topics and perspectives. The views expressed in these works do not represent JBHE's editorial board. To explore titles further or make purchases via Amazo...
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This week, historically Black colleges received significant grants, including a $150,000 award to Alicia Odewale from National Geographic for the “Silent Witnesses” project. South Carolina State University secured $250,000 for student initiatives, wh...
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John Harding Lucas, former interim president of Shaw University, died on March 31 at 104. A dedicated educator for six decades, he shaped North Carolina's educational landscape. Notably, he led the formation of the North Carolina Association of Educa...
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a move to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in military academies. Following a court ruling, the U.S. Naval Academy has adopted a color-blind admissions policy under Vice Admiral Yve...
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Roena I. Wilford, a distinguished alumna and former professor at Southern University and A&M College in Louisiana, passed away on April 2. An influential figure, she was the first female president of the Student Government Association and dedicat...
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A study of over 1,000 NYC middle and high schools revealed links between student discipline and teacher characteristics. Positive perceptions of school climate and diverse staff correlated with lower suspension rates, especially for Black and Latinx...
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Thomas Gibson will assume the role of the tenth chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee this summer, guiding over 18,000 undergraduates and 4,400 graduates. Previously chancellor at UW-Stevens Point, he increased enrollment and donations....
