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Walter Kimbrough Is the New Leader of Talladega College in Alabama

Dr. Kimbrough, widely respected for his dynamic leadership and innovative approach to education, has served in various influential roles in the higher education space, including president of Dillard University in New Orleans and Philander Smith College (now University) in Little Rock, Arkansas

Three Black Women Appointed Chief Academic Officers at HBCUs

The new chief academic officers are Angela Peters at Voorhees University in South Carolina, Denise Jones Gregory at Jackson State University in Mississippi, and April Massey at the University of the District of Columbia. All three women are alumnae of HBCUs with significant experience in HBCU leadership.

Bonita Brown Named Fourteenth Chancellor of Winston-Salem State University

Earlier in her career, Bonita Brown served as an assistant attorney with Winston-Salem State University. On July 1, she will return to the historically Black university as its fourteenth chancellor.

Jonathan Jefferson Appointed President of Roxbury Community College in Boston

Dr. Jefferson comes to his new role with more than three decades of professional experience. He has been serving  as chief academic officer and provost at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Research & Studies

Most Black Americans Believe U.S. Institutions Are Purposefully Holding Them Back

According to the report, the majority of Black adults believe American criminal justice systems, governments, big business, media outlets, and healthcare systems were purposefully designed to prevent the success and well-being of Black Americans.

Study Analyzes Effect of Racial Discrimination on Black Adolescent Brain Activity

The study analyzed a sample of Black adolescents' neural response to negative stimuli, cross-referenced with survey responses regarding the participants' internal and external emotional symptoms.

Black American Households Are Less Likely to Own a Computer Than Other Racial Groups

Duke University Finds the Racial Wealth Gap Between Black and White Americans is Growing

Nurses in Black-Serving Hospitals Experienced Increased Levels of “Moral Distress” During the Pandemic

Yale Study Finds Childhood School Segregation Leads to Cognitive Disparities in Older Black Adults

Features

Features

I’m Done! The Impact of the Transfer Portal on Black Male Student Athletes

Features

Protests of a Different Color: HBCUs and the Student Protest Movements Against the War in the Middle East

Features

Remembering the Impact of Black Women on College Basketball

Features

DEI Can Die (or Not), but Let’s Have Something Consistently Dedicated to Black People

Features

How Elite Colleges and Universities Responded to the Ban on Race-Sensitive Admissions

Features

Some HBCUs May Also Have to Face the Issue of Legacy Admissions

Statistic of the Week

71.7%
Percentage of all Black households in the United States in 2021 that owned a desktop or laptop computer
82.7%
Percentage of all White households in the United States in 2021 that owned a desktop or laptop computer

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (see JBHE post)

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Quote of the Week

“CNN’s decision is an affront to the very essence of press freedom and diversity.”

Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.,

president of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, addressing the fact that no Black-owned media outlets were given press credentials for the presidential debate

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Grants and Gifts

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Articles

Online Articles That May Be of Interest to JBHE Readers

Each week, JBHE will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.
Books

Recent Books of Interest to African American Scholars

The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. The books included are on a wide variety of subjects and present many different points of view.
Appointments & Awards

Three Black Men Selected for Leadership Roles at North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University has appointed Alyn Goodson, Ontario Wooden, and Avery Staley to administrative leadership positions.
Racial Gap

Most Black Americans Believe U.S. Institutions Are Purposefully Holding Them Back

According to the report, the majority of Black adults believe American criminal justice systems, governments, big business, media outlets, and healthcare systems were purposefully designed to prevent the success and well-being of Black Americans.
Breaking News

Catherine Edmonds Appointed Interim Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University

For the past two years, Dr. Edmonds has served as chief of staff at North Carolina Central University. She has extensive experience in North Carolina education, in both K-12 and university settings.
Racial Gap

Study Analyzes Effect of Racial Discrimination on Black Adolescent Brain Activity

The study analyzed a sample of Black adolescents' neural response to negative stimuli, cross-referenced with survey responses regarding the participants' internal and external emotional symptoms.
Breaking News

A Change in Leadership at Florida Memorial University

Jaffus Hardrick, president of Florida Memorial University, has stepped down from his role after five years in the position. Until a permanent successor is appointed, William C. McCormick, former university board chairman, will serve as interim president.
Racial Gap

Black American Households Are Less Likely to Own a Computer Than Other Racial Groups

According to the report, Black households are the least likely racial group to own a personal computer, smartphone, or tablet. However, they are the most likely group to be a "smartphone-only" household, suggesting a racial gap in not only computer ownership, but reliable internet access as well.
Breaking News

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Appoints Andrea Stewart as Interim Chancellor

"This institution holds a rich legacy of academic excellence and community impact, and I am committed to advancing its mission during this transitional period," said Dr. Andrea Stewart upon her appointment as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
HBCUs

North Carolina A&T State University Establishes the Merck Biotechnology Learning Center

North Carolina A&T State University has partnered with Merck, a major pharmaceutical company, to establish the Merck Biotechnology Learning Center, which will provide students with advanced academic opportunities in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Appointments & Awards

Five Black Scholars Appointed to New Faculty Positions

The faculty appointments are Sonya Smith at Howard University, Asha Shepard at Goucher College, Kim Grainger at North Carolina State University, Adegbenga Bankola at Virginia Tech, and La Marr Jurelle Bruce at Stanford University.
Financial Aid

Jackson State University Announces Loan Repayment Assistance Program for Teacher Education Majors

The program promises that if an eligible student's post-graduate income is less than $45,000, LRAP will assist with repaying federal, private, and parent PLUS loans. The university states that this unique initiative is the first of its kind at a historically Black college or university.
Diversity

Heather Jones Recognized for Distinguished Contributions to Diversity in Pediatric Psychology

Dr. Jones was recognized for her research and work centering around Black children and their families, maternal mental health, and educating future health service psychologists.
HBCUs

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Provide Internship Opportunities for Alabama A&M Engineering Students

Through the partnership agreement, students studying engineering at Alabama A&M University will be provided with internship opportunities at the United States Army Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Appointments & Awards

Six African Americans Selected for Administrative Positions at Universities

Here is this week’s roundup of African Americans who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@jbhe.com.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Doris Wilkinson, 1936-2024

Dr. Wilkinson was a member of the University of Kentucky's first African American undergraduate class, graduating with a degree in sociology in 1958. Nine years later, she returned to her alma mater as the university's first Black woman to hold a full-time faculty position.
Features

I’m Done! The Impact of the Transfer Portal on Black Male Student Athletes

The transfer portal offers some great opportunities for many Black student athletes. But it also raises some concerns.
Books

Recent Books of Interest to African American Scholars

The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. The books included are on a wide variety of subjects and present many different points of view.
Articles

Online Articles That May Be of Interest to JBHE Readers

Each week, JBHE will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.
Diversity

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Grants and Gifts

Five HBCUs Receive Federal Funding to Expand Study Abroad Opportunities

Coppin State University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Livingstone College, and the University of the District of Columbia were awarded grants through the federal 2024 Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program.
Appointments & Awards

Leymah Gbowee Recruited by Melinda Gates to Advance Women’s Health and Well-Being

Dr. Gbowee serves as executive director of the Institute on Gender, Law, and Transformative Peace at the City University of New York. The Institute serves as a hub for cross-sectoral, cross-movement, and transnational organizing, research, and scholarship.
Racial Gap

Duke University Finds the Racial Wealth Gap Between Black and White Americans is Growing

From 2019 to 2022, the average net worth gap between Black and White Americans grew by 38 percent. The study authors believe this increasing wealth gap can be attributed to the country's history with racism and inequities in intergenerational wealth.
Breaking News

James Martin II Named Chancellor of North Carolina A&T State University

Dr. Martin brings decades of experiences in engineering research and academic leadership to his new role. He has been serving as the vice chancellor for STEM research and innovation at the University of Pittsburgh.
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Grants and Gifts

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Articles

Online Articles That May Be of Interest to JBHE Readers

Each week, JBHE will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.
Books

Recent Books of Interest to African American Scholars

The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. The books included are on a wide variety of subjects and present many different points of view.
Appointments & Awards

Three Black Men Selected for Leadership Roles at North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University has appointed Alyn Goodson, Ontario Wooden, and Avery Staley to administrative leadership positions.
Racial Gap

Most Black Americans Believe U.S. Institutions Are Purposefully Holding Them Back

According to the report, the majority of Black adults believe American criminal justice systems, governments, big business, media outlets, and healthcare systems were purposefully designed to prevent the success and well-being of Black Americans.
Breaking News

Catherine Edmonds Appointed Interim Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University

For the past two years, Dr. Edmonds has served as chief of staff at North Carolina Central University. She has extensive experience in North Carolina education, in both K-12 and university settings.
Racial Gap

Study Analyzes Effect of Racial Discrimination on Black Adolescent Brain Activity

The study analyzed a sample of Black adolescents' neural response to negative stimuli, cross-referenced with survey responses regarding the participants' internal and external emotional symptoms.
Breaking News

A Change in Leadership at Florida Memorial University

Jaffus Hardrick, president of Florida Memorial University, has stepped down from his role after five years in the position. Until a permanent successor is appointed, William C. McCormick, former university board chairman, will serve as interim president.
Racial Gap

Black American Households Are Less Likely to Own a Computer Than Other Racial Groups

According to the report, Black households are the least likely racial group to own a personal computer, smartphone, or tablet. However, they are the most likely group to be a "smartphone-only" household, suggesting a racial gap in not only computer ownership, but reliable internet access as well.
Breaking News

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Appoints Andrea Stewart as Interim Chancellor

"This institution holds a rich legacy of academic excellence and community impact, and I am committed to advancing its mission during this transitional period," said Dr. Andrea Stewart upon her appointment as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
HBCUs

North Carolina A&T State University Establishes the Merck Biotechnology Learning Center

North Carolina A&T State University has partnered with Merck, a major pharmaceutical company, to establish the Merck Biotechnology Learning Center, which will provide students with advanced academic opportunities in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Appointments & Awards

Five Black Scholars Appointed to New Faculty Positions

The faculty appointments are Sonya Smith at Howard University, Asha Shepard at Goucher College, Kim Grainger at North Carolina State University, Adegbenga Bankola at Virginia Tech, and La Marr Jurelle Bruce at Stanford University.
Financial Aid

Jackson State University Announces Loan Repayment Assistance Program for Teacher Education Majors

The program promises that if an eligible student's post-graduate income is less than $45,000, LRAP will assist with repaying federal, private, and parent PLUS loans. The university states that this unique initiative is the first of its kind at a historically Black college or university.
Diversity

Heather Jones Recognized for Distinguished Contributions to Diversity in Pediatric Psychology

Dr. Jones was recognized for her research and work centering around Black children and their families, maternal mental health, and educating future health service psychologists.
HBCUs

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Provide Internship Opportunities for Alabama A&M Engineering Students

Through the partnership agreement, students studying engineering at Alabama A&M University will be provided with internship opportunities at the United States Army Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Appointments & Awards

Six African Americans Selected for Administrative Positions at Universities

Here is this week’s roundup of African Americans who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@jbhe.com.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Doris Wilkinson, 1936-2024

Dr. Wilkinson was a member of the University of Kentucky's first African American undergraduate class, graduating with a degree in sociology in 1958. Nine years later, she returned to her alma mater as the university's first Black woman to hold a full-time faculty position.
Features

I’m Done! The Impact of the Transfer Portal on Black Male Student Athletes

The transfer portal offers some great opportunities for many Black student athletes. But it also raises some concerns.
Books

Recent Books of Interest to African American Scholars

The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. The books included are on a wide variety of subjects and present many different points of view.
Articles

Online Articles That May Be of Interest to JBHE Readers

Each week, JBHE will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.
Load more

Breaking News

Catherine Edmonds Appointed Interim Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University

Breaking News
For the past two years, Dr. Edmonds has served as chief of staff at North Carolina Central University. She has extensive experience in North Carolina education, in both K-12 and university settings.

A Change in Leadership at Florida Memorial University

Breaking News
Jaffus Hardrick, president of Florida Memorial University, has stepped down from his role after five years in the position. Until a permanent successor is appointed, William C. McCormick, former university board chairman, will serve as interim president.

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