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On January 29, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the "Restoring America’s Fighting Force Task Force," focused on dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the Department of Defense. The task force aims for m...
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Elizabeth J. West, a distinguished chair at Georgia State University, spearheads the Data Mining and Mapping Antebellum Georgia project. This initiative uncovers 19th-century enslaved people's histories using the SlaveVoyages.org database alongside U...
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The Common App aids college applicants through a single application process. A recent report reveals racial disparities in STEMM degree persistence. While over half of applicants showed interest in STEMM, only 28% of Black students graduated with suc...
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Robert Scott stands as the only finalist for Albany State University's presidency, a prominent HBCU in Georgia serving over 6,500 students. Currently at Kraft Heinz, Dr. Scott has a robust background with Abbott Nutrition and The Coca-Cola Co., dedic...
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Pew Research Center reveals significant shifts in the U.S. Black population from 2010 to 2023. Utah leads with an 85% surge, while Arizona, Minnesota, and Nevada follow at 60%. Only Mississippi, Illinois, and D.C. saw declines. Eight states showed no...
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Suzanne Walsh has been appointed the fifth president of City University of Seattle, making history as its first woman and person of color in this role. Her presidency starts July 1. Previously, she led Bennett College, enhancing student retention and...
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A recent Emory University study indicates that Black women exposed to childhood trauma face higher cardiovascular disease risks in adulthood. Analyzing over 400 participants, researchers found that while both genders experienced similar trauma levels...
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Malekah Salim-Morgan is the new dean of undergraduate studies at Reach University, Oakland, boasting over 25 years in Louisiana's K-12 system. Previously deputy assistant superintendent, she holds degrees from Grambling State and LSU Shreveport, and...
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Prairie View A&M University, a historic Black college in Texas, recently launched a Patent and Trademark Resource Center. Designated by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, it offers free research support, workshops, and training. It's the fourth HB...
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Olutoyosi "Toyo" Aboderin, a former Andrew W. Mellon fellow, joins as assistant professor in history and Africana studies, specializing in Black womanhood in media. Kyle Brooks, author of "Chasing Ghosts," explores religion and politics. Matthew Vega...
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Morehouse School of Medicine has partnered with Phoebe Putney Health System to enhance physician training in southwestern Georgia. This collaboration will establish a new campus, residency programs, and a research hub targeting community health needs...
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Carl Allen, UMKC's Jazz Studies Professor, won the 2025 Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Educator of the Year Award from the Jazz Education Network. Allen, a former Juilliard artistic director, boasts over 225 recordings and a music degree from William Paterson U...
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Alabama State University unveils an online platform to enhance academic offerings, led by Patrice W. Glenn Jones. ASU Global Campus supports students balancing education with personal and professional life. Offering various online degrees, it fosters...
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Daphnie Johnson now leads athletics permanently at Fort Valley State University. LaToya Jordan is inaugural senior associate VP for audit at Old Dominion University. Tasha Heard becomes interim associate VP at Grambling State University. Marc Newman...
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Weekly, The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education shares diverse online articles about African American issues in academia. These articles, reflecting varied perspectives, don't represent JBHE's editorial stance. Readers can suggest features via emai...