- 2 months ago
Deondra Rose, author of *The Power of Black Excellence: HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy* (Oxford University Press, 2024), has committed to donating 50% of her book royalties to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. This insightful book explo...
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Since the 1950s, while the gap between Black and White Americans' overall mortality rates has narrowed, a troubling trend has emerged regarding infant mortality. A recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveals that the disparity has signifi...
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Jerome E. Morris, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Urban Education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, has been chosen as president-elect of the American Educational Research Association Council for the 2025-2026 academic year, set to asc...
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As highlighted by JBHE, the U.S. Congress boasts unprecedented diversity, with 26% of its members from non-White backgrounds. A Pew Research Center report delves into the representation of women of color, revealing 61 in the 119th Congress, including...
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Darnell K. Williams, Sr. has been named the eighth president of North Central University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, set to begin his term after the current spring semester. Recently, he joined the faculty as an associate professor of pastoral studies...
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Dr. Gwendolyn Purifoye and Dr. Derrick Brooms recently co-authored a study revealing that Black men in public transportation encounter significant hostility, jeopardizing their safety. Utilizing U.S. Census data and ethnographic methods, they analyze...
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Sherry Turner has been appointed the twelfth president of Hartford International University for Religion and Peace, making history as its first African American president, effective July 1. Formerly Hartford Seminary, this graduate institution serves...
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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...