Category : Education

North Carolina Central University Elevates Three Black Leaders to New Positions

Crystal Fletcher now leads new student and family programs at North Carolina Central University. With six years at NCCU, her previous roles include Duke University positions.

Exploring Campus Childcare Accessibility for Black Student Parents: A Joint Center Analysis

Virginia Military Institute Board Removes Historic First Black Superintendent

Virginia Military Institute's board voted to not renew Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins' contract, its first Black superintendent. Wins, who served four years, faced challenges addressing racial intolerance issues. Despite political accusations, his military...

Exploring the Impact of Ancestral Slavery Trauma on Modern Health Inequities

A Duke University study refutes the transgenerational slavery trauma theory, attributing Black-White health disparities to present-day structural racism. The research found no evidence of epigenetic inheritance over generations, emphasizing the immed...

Mark Johnson Appointed as Louisiana Christian University's 10th President

Mark Johnson, now the tenth president of Louisiana Christian University, previously taught at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He brings his rich experience as pastor and chaplain to the role. His educational background includes degrees from

Racial Disparities in NFT Avatar Valuations: Black vs. White

Carnegie Mellon University's study reveals NFT avatar race influences pricing, with Black avatars valued 30.7% less. Tech-linked traits reduce these disparities. Despite assumptions, young investors' biases persist. Scholars propose creators adopt po...

Alvin Washington Takes Helm as Southern University Law Center's New Chancellor

Alvin R. Washington becomes Southern University Law Center's chancellor. A faculty member since 2003, he manages the mediation clinic and teaches various law courses. His career spans military and civil service, including roles as a Naval JAG officer...

Alvin Washington Takes Helm as New Chancellor at Southern University Law Center

Alvin R. Washington, now Southern University Law Center’s chancellor, began as a Naval JAG officer. He oversees the mediation clinic, teaches legal courses, and serves as an adjunct professor. Washington’s extensive career includes roles with the Nav...

USDA Revives 1890 National Scholars Program Following Temporary Halt

Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture temporarily halted its 1890 National Scholars Program. However, due to backlash from lawmakers, advocates, and academic institutions, the initiative was swiftly restored. As outlined on the USDA'...

Emerging Faculty Positions: Honoring Five Pioneering Black Scholars

Siobahn Day Grady has been appointed the first director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Equity, and Research at North Carolina Central University. A faculty member since 2019, she serves as an assistant professor of information science...