- 3 weeks ago
A Harvard study reveals that Black World War I veterans significantly influenced the early civil rights movement. Drafted in 1917, many faced segregation and menial roles. By 1930, 15% of NAACP male members were veterans, highlighting their vital rol...
- 3 weeks ago
Arrick Jackson has been appointed chancellor of Indiana University Northwest, starting July 1. With 20 years in higher education, he previously served as provost at Minnesota State University Moorhead. A University of Alaska graduate, he expressed ex...
- 4 weeks ago
North Carolina Central University's nursing department launched the PULSE Apple Initiative, supported by the UNC System's Workforce Expansion Grant. This initiative equips nursing students with iPads for better learning and professional growth. Facul...
- 4 weeks ago
Eric Deggans is named the Knight Chair in Journalism and Media Ethics at Washington and Lee University. A seasoned TV critic, he has written for NPR and the Tampa Bay Times, authored "Race-Baiter," and earned dual degrees from Indiana University. Ro...
- 4 weeks ago
Grambling State University President Martin Lemelle has unveiled five key priorities for 2025: enhancing university value, boosting financial stability, improving campus life, leveraging technology for recruitment, and fostering student success. He e...
- 4 weeks ago
Robert Bullard, Texas Southern University's esteemed professor, has been awarded the 2025 Gloria Hobson Nordin Social Equity Award by the American Society for Public Administration. His groundbreaking research on environmental racism and climate just...
- 4 weeks ago
Coppin State University in Baltimore has initiated a transfer agreement with California Community Colleges. The Expand Eagle Nation program enables students with an associate’s degree to transfer seamlessly, paying Maryland’s in-state tuition. Presid...
- 4 weeks ago
Tershuna Bass has been named executive director of JSUOnline at Jackson State University, utilizing her expertise in instructional design. Rebecca Vazquez-Skillings has joined Howard University as CFO, bringing significant financial knowledge. Rosaly...
- 4 weeks ago
Each week, The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education highlights fascinating online articles that resonate with our audience, showcasing varied viewpoints on African Americans in academia. We invite our subscribers to recommend articles for future fea...
- 4 weeks ago
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education presents an array of intriguing new books that could engage our audience. These selections provide different viewpoints, which may not necessarily reflect JBHE's editorial stance. Click on the titles for more...
- 4 weeks ago
This week showcases significant grants for historically Black colleges and universities. UC Riverside received $549,785 to promote faculty diversity, while Entergy committed $100,000 for HBCU scholarships. Tuskegee University gained $6.2 million for...
- 4 weeks ago
Margaret Ann Styles Ambrose, a distinguished professor and administrator at Southern University and A&M College, passed away on March 16 at age 81. With over thirty years at the institution, she held various significant roles, including interim chanc...
- 1 month ago
Virginia Tech's Center for Communicating Science has launched the "Black Excellence in STEM Oral History Project" to record the journeys of Black scientists nationwide. Graduate students interview researchers, highlighting their challenges and achiev...
- 1 month ago
Mary Belle McDonald, a former University of Missouri professor, passed away on March 15 at 86. An HBCU alumna, she earned her master’s in nutrition from the University of Iowa. McDonald was pivotal in establishing the nutrition department and left a...
- 1 month ago
To support higher education amid COVID-19, Congress allocated nearly $80 billion via the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. A report analyzed the impact on 39 historically Black community colleges, revealing over $2.7 billion in aid. Funds aided...
