- 3 weeks ago
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...
- 3 weeks ago
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...
- 3 weeks ago
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...
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The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education showcases diverse new books, reflecting varied perspectives. Opinions in these books don't represent JBHE's editorial stance. Click titles for details or purchase on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, JBHE earns...
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This week's updates highlight significant grants to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). South Carolina Coalition for Higher Education in Prison received $1.3 million, Stillman College $250,000, Bethune-Cookman University $100,000, N...
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Dr. Kenneth B. Chance, Sr., the inaugural Black dean of Case Western Reserve's School of Dental Medicine, is set to resign on December 31. Appointed in 2014, he enhanced the school's technology, fundraising, and outreach. Previously, he led Meharry M...
- 4 weeks ago
On February 25, Northwestern University premiered a documentary spotlighting Black women faculty's journeys. Hearing Silences chronicles their history, starting with Joyce Hughes, the first Black woman tenured at Northwestern. Ava Greenwell and Diana...
- 4 weeks ago
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.
