Category : Education

- 1 month ago

In Memoriam: Evelyn Boyd Granville, 1924-2023

Evelyn Boyd Granville, a research scientist, educator, and a major contributor to the United States space program, died at her home in Silver Springs, Maryland. She was 99 years old. A native of Washington, D.C., Dr. Granville was a graduate of Smith...

- 1 month ago

Black Farmers Face Major Hurdles in Securing Financing

Black farmers have historically and systemically been at a disadvantage when competing with their counterparts. They have had less land, inferior crops, and have been shorted on generational wealth and government assistance. A new study led by Ashok...

- 1 month ago

Two African American Women Named to Provost Positions

Cynthia Hester was named interim provost and vice president for academic affairs at Jarvis Christian University in Hawkins, Texas. She has been serving as assistant vice president for academic affairs. Before coming to Jarvis Christian University, Dr...