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Derrick Scott has been appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at the historic Fort Valley State University in Georgia, effective July 1. Previously, he served at Virginia State University as dean of the College of Natural and Healt...
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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research have released a study showcasing poorer patient outcomes tied to nursing care in hospitals predominantly serving Black communities. They analyzed data from...
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Pamela Simms-Mackey, a distinguished HBCU alumna, has made history as the first Black woman to assume the role of president for the American Board of Pediatrics’ board of directors. Since joining the organization in 2009, Dr. Simms-Mackey has contrib...
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A groundbreaking study overseen by Loneke Blackman Carr, an assistant professor of nutritional science at the University of Connecticut, reveals the inadequacies of conventional weight loss strategies for Black women. Dr. Carr, alongside Jameta N. Ba...
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Leslie Rodriguez-McClellon has stepped down as president of Arkansas Baptist College, a role she held since November 1, 2024, according to KARK.com. Bill Walker, board chairman, expressed gratitude for her contributions while emphasizing the urgent n...
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HBCU$™, a network dedicated to fostering alumni contributions and wealth accumulation to tackle funding inequalities at historically Black colleges and universities, is set to launch on May 1. Founded by Dorsey West, an alumnus of Tennessee State Uni...
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Hampton University, located in Virginia, has emerged victorious in the 2025 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, now celebrating its 36th edition. This prestigious academic competition, held at Honda’s corporate campus in Torrance, California, showcased...
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Howard University, situated in Washington, D.C., is expanding its academic offerings to meet the rising demand for online education. The Office of Digital and Online Learning expects to achieve over 800 fully online enrollments by the end of the 2025...
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During the Arizona State University + Global Silicon Valley (ASU+ GSV) Summit on April 9, Michael Lomax, the distinguished president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund, was honored with the GSV 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. This accolade cel...
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North Carolina Central University has enhanced its nursing curriculum by introducing clinical training via a virtual-reality hospital. The innovative platform, vrClinicals for Nursing, integrates conversational AI, enabling students to engage with vi...
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Khalilah Doss has been appointed vice president for student affairs at California State University, Fullerton, transitioning from her role at Middle Tennessee State University. A first-generation college graduate, she holds degrees from McKendree Uni...
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Frank Brown, the Cary C. Boshamer Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership and Dean Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, passed away on March 12 at 89. Renowned for his advocacy in legal and racial education issues, D...
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Arriving as a first-generation student at Tougaloo College, I found not only a platform for my inquiries but also a sanctuary for self-discovery. Established in 1869 and crucial to the Civil Rights Movement, Tougaloo has shaped countless leaders in v...
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The Virtual Curation Lab at Virginia Commonwealth University is embarking on a meaningful initiative to honor grave markers in historically Black cemeteries within Richmond, Virginia. Directed by Bernard Means, the lab excels in creating 3D scans of...
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In 2025, the American Council of Education modified the criteria for attaining the prestigious Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification. To qualify, universities now need to confer a minimum of 70 research doctoral degrees annually and invest at lea...