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Renowned Texas Southern University professor, Robert Bullard, has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Gloria Hobson Nordin Social Equity Award from the American Society for Public Administration. His pioneering research on environmental racism and...
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Coppin State University in Baltimore has initiated a transfer agreement with California Community Colleges. The Expand Eagle Nation program enables students with an associate’s degree to transfer seamlessly, paying Maryland’s in-state tuition. Presid...
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Tershuna Bass has been named executive director of JSUOnline at Jackson State University, utilizing her expertise in instructional design. Rebecca Vazquez-Skillings has joined Howard University as CFO, bringing significant financial knowledge. Rosaly...
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Each week, The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education highlights fascinating online articles that resonate with our audience, showcasing varied viewpoints on African Americans in academia. We invite our subscribers to recommend articles for future fea...
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The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education presents an array of intriguing new books that could engage our audience. These selections provide different viewpoints, which may not necessarily reflect JBHE's editorial stance. Click on the titles for more...
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This week showcases significant grants for historically Black colleges and universities. UC Riverside received $549,785 to promote faculty diversity, while Entergy committed $100,000 for HBCU scholarships. Tuskegee University gained $6.2 million for...
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Margaret Ann Styles Ambrose, a distinguished professor and administrator at Southern University and A&M College, passed away on March 16 at age 81. With over thirty years at the institution, she held various significant roles, including interim chanc...
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Virginia Tech's Center for Communicating Science has launched the "Black Excellence in STEM Oral History Project" to record the journeys of Black scientists nationwide. Graduate students interview researchers, highlighting their challenges and achiev...
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Mary Belle McDonald, a former University of Missouri professor, passed away on March 15 at 86. An HBCU alumna, she earned her master’s in nutrition from the University of Iowa. McDonald was pivotal in establishing the nutrition department and left a...
- 5 months ago
To support higher education amid COVID-19, Congress allocated nearly $80 billion via the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. A report analyzed the impact on 39 historically Black community colleges, revealing over $2.7 billion in aid. Funds aided...
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Kevin Howell has been appointed as the fifteenth chancellor of North Carolina State University, starting May 5. With over 27,000 undergraduates, NC State boasts a diverse community. Howell, a graduate of NC State and former vice chancellor, aims to i...
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Data from Pew Research Center shows a notable rise in Black Americans identifying as multiracial or Hispanic over two decades. In 2023, approximately 48.3 million Black Americans reside in the U.S., with only 82% identifying as single-race Black, whi...
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Robert Blaine III will assume the presidency of the University of the Bahamas on July 1. His prior experience includes roles at the National League of Cities and as chief administrative officer in Jackson, Mississippi. A distinguished educator, Blain...
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A study by the University of Michigan and the United Negro College Fund reveals that Black students attending historically Black colleges (HBCUs) enjoy better mental health than their counterparts. About 45% flourish mentally at HBCUs, significantly...
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Jonathan A. McElderry has been named president of ACPA – College Student Educators International, emphasizing student success and continuous learning. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. McElderry was previously dean at Elon University and has a...