The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education

Deborah Jones Named President of the MGH Institute of Health Professions

“I am inspired by the [MGH Institute for Health Professions'] mission to educate health professionals and researchers who will drive innovation in the delivery of equitable and interprofessional care,” said Dr. Jones. “This mission aligns deeply with my own purpose, which is to bring together people, ideas, and systems for the greater good, because the greater good is stronger than any individual part.

Ayana Allen-Handy to Lead the Hofstra University School of Education

Breaking News
Dr. Allen-Handy, professor of urban education at Drexel University, is slated to become dean of Hofstra University's School of Education on January 1. She is a leading scholar on the social foundations and social contexts of education.

Drake University’s Roscoe Jones Jr. Selected for Two National Leadership Roles in Law and Academia

Breaking News
Roscoe Jones, Jr., the first Black dean of the Drake University Law School, has been tapped to serve as co-chair of the national board of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. He has also been appointed to the Association of American Law Schools Deans Steering Committee.

Southern University President Dismissed After Two Years of Service

Breaking News
Dennis Shields, president of the Southern University System and chancellor of Southern University and A&M College, has been dismissed from his post. He will join the HBCU's law school faculty after a sabbatical.

Research & Studies

Scholars From Sub-Saharan Africa Teaching at U.S. Universities

In the 2023-24 academic year, there were 112,552 scholars from foreign nations teaching at colleges and universities in the United States. This was a 10 percent increase from the previous year.

An Update on the Racial Gap in Six-Year College Completion Rates

Overall, 61.1 percent of college students who began their postsecondary education in fall 2019 graduated within six years. However, for Black students, just 44.0 percent completed their degree by 2025 - the lowest completion rate among all major racial groups.

Study Finds Black Americans Are More Religious Than Other Racial Groups

Black Studies
According to a new survey from Pew Research Center, some 95 percent of all Black adults - regardless of their religious affiliation - believe in a God or universal spirit, with nearly three-quarters believing so with absolute certainty. In contrast, just over half of Hispanic and White adults and a third of Asian adults express the same conviction.

Only 3 Percent of All Americans Studying Abroad Go to Universities in Sub-Saharan Africa

Enrollments
Of all American students studying abroad in all areas of the globe during the 2023-24 academic year, about 6.1 percent, were African Americans. Twenty years ago in the 2003-04 academic year, African Americans were 3.4 percent of all American students who studied abroad.

Across Income Levels, African American Families Have Higher Utility Bills Than Other Households

Racial Gap
While the average U.S. household spends 3.2 percent of their income on utility bills, Black households spend an average of 5.1 percent of their income on energy expenses. This disparity holds true even when comparing households in majority-White and majority-Black neighborhoods with similar income levels.

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“If anyone ever doubts the difference one person can make, look no further than MacKenzie Scott and how her generosity will resonate across generations.”

Monique Guillory,
president of Dillard University in New Orleans

(see JBHE post)

Features

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Five Blacks Among the Latest Cohort of 32 Rhodes Scholars From the United States

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MacKenzie Scott’s Donations to HBCUs: The “Haves” and the “Have Nots”

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Black Coaches in Pursuit of the NCAA Football Championship: One More Bridge to Cross in Collegiate Sports

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Thinking Beyond the Bars

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Why HBCUs Must Keep Education First Amid a New Era of Commercialized College Sports

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Top-Tier Research at HBCUs Beyond 2025

Statistic of the Week

112,552
Number of foreign scholars who were teaching at American colleges and universities in the 2023-24 academic year
1,483
Number of these foreign scholars who were from sub-Saharan Africa

Source: Institute on International Education (see JBHE post)

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Marybeth Gasman Reviews the New Book Unlearning the Hush

Unlearning the Hush reminds us that the history of Black education in this country has always been more than resistance to injustice. It is also a history of ingenuity, rigor, and love.
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.
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.
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.
Diversity

University of Alabama Eliminates Student-Run Magazine on Black Life and Culture

To comply with the Trump Administration's demands to end DEI-related programs in higher education, the University of Alabama has eliminated Nineteen Fifty-Six, a student-run magazine covering Black student life and culture. The university has also suspended Alice Magazine, another student-run publication regarding fashion and wellness with an emphasis on women.
HBCUs

Georgia Film Academy to Introduce Two New Courses at Spelman College

“By combining Spelman’s legacy of academic excellence with GFA’s industry expertise, we’re helping prepare the next generation of Black women storytellers, creators, and leaders to make their mark on the entertainment industry,” said Mark Lee, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Spelman College.
Faculty

Scholars From Sub-Saharan Africa Teaching at U.S. Universities

In the 2023-24 academic year, there were 112,552 scholars from foreign nations teaching at colleges and universities in the United States. This was a 10 percent increase from the previous year.
Breaking News

Deborah Jones Named President of the MGH Institute of Health Professions

“I am inspired by the [MGH Institute for Health Professions'] mission to educate health professionals and researchers who will drive innovation in the delivery of equitable and interprofessional care,” said Dr. Jones. “This mission aligns deeply with my own purpose, which is to bring together people, ideas, and systems for the greater good, because the greater good is stronger than any individual part.
Degree Attainments

An Update on the Racial Gap in Six-Year College Completion Rates

Overall, 61.1 percent of college students who began their postsecondary education in fall 2019 graduated within six years. However, for Black students, just 44.0 percent completed their degree by 2025 - the lowest completion rate among all major racial groups.
Breaking News

Ayana Allen-Handy to Lead the Hofstra University School of Education

Dr. Allen-Handy, professor of urban education at Drexel University, is slated to become dean of Hofstra University's School of Education on January 1. She is a leading scholar on the social foundations and social contexts of education.
Black Studies

Study Finds Black Americans Are More Religious Than Other Racial Groups

According to a new survey from Pew Research Center, some 95 percent of all Black adults - regardless of their religious affiliation - believe in a God or universal spirit, with nearly three-quarters believing so with absolute certainty. In contrast, just over half of Hispanic and White adults and a third of Asian adults express the same conviction.
Breaking News

Drake University’s Roscoe Jones Jr. Selected for Two National Leadership Roles in Law and Academia

Roscoe Jones, Jr., the first Black dean of the Drake University Law School, has been tapped to serve as co-chair of the national board of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. He has also been appointed to the Association of American Law Schools Deans Steering Committee.
Grants and Gifts

Two New Orleans-Based HBCUs Receive Large Donations From MacKenzie Scott

“If anyone ever doubts the difference one person can make, look no further than MacKenzie Scott and how her generosity will resonate across generations,” says Dr. Monique Guillory, President of Dillard University, which received a $19 million gift from Scott. Xavier University of Louisiana received a $38 million donation.
Appointments & Awards

The Association of Black Women Physicians Presents Its 2025 Humanitarian Award to Gail Wyatt

Among many other accomplishments, Dr. Wyatt is known for being the first person of color to become a licensed psychologist in the state of California, the first Black woman to be named full professor at UCLA's medical school, and the first person of color to receive training as a sexologist.
HBCUs

North Carolina A&T State University to Offer Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree Programs for Adult Learns

In partnership with Project Kitty Hawk, a nonprofit affiliate of the University of North Carolina System, North Carolina A&T State University has developed two online bachelor's degree programs designed for adult learners. Students in these programs participate in eight week “mini-mesters,” providing them with an accelerated pathway to a college degree.
Appointments & Awards

Four African Americans Appointed to Leadership Roles at Universities

The appointments are Christine Lovely at the University of California, Los Angeles, Reginald Ruffin at Tuskegee University in Alabama, Keith Hayes at Virginia Tech, and Laquetta Jones Bigelow at North Carolina A&T State University.
HBCUs

Florida A&M University Launches New App for Philanthropic Giving

The newly launched FAMU Change app connects users directly with the Florida A&M University Foundation by rounding up everyday purchases to the nearest dollar and donating the spare change to FAMU initiatives.
Appointments & Awards

Langston University’s Corey Moore Receives National Award for Disability Studies Research

Dr. Moore is a professor and founding chair of the department of rehabilitation and disability studies at Langston University in Oklahoma. He was recently honored by the National Rehabilitation Association for his research contributions that have improved services to people with disabilities.
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.
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
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.
Diversity

Rutgers University to Open New Civil Rights Office

“The office will help ensure that Rutgers remains an institution that unequivocally rejects discrimination in all its forms and provides those who experience misconduct with meaningful support and clear pathways to resolution,” says President William F. Tate IV.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Linda D. Scott

Dr. Scott was the first Black woman dean of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing. Originally set to retire in June 2026, she moved up her retirement date for health reasons, ultimately passing less than a week after stepping down from her role.
Enrollments

Only 3 Percent of All Americans Studying Abroad Go to Universities in Sub-Saharan Africa

Of all American students studying abroad in all areas of the globe during the 2023-24 academic year, about 6.1 percent, were African Americans. Twenty years ago in the 2003-04 academic year, African Americans were 3.4 percent of all American students who studied abroad.
Breaking News

Southern University President Dismissed After Two Years of Service

Dennis Shields, president of the Southern University System and chancellor of Southern University and A&M College, has been dismissed from his post. He will join the HBCU's law school faculty after a sabbatical.
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Books

Marybeth Gasman Reviews the New Book Unlearning the Hush

Unlearning the Hush reminds us that the history of Black education in this country has always been more than resistance to injustice. It is also a history of ingenuity, rigor, and love.
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.
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.
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.
Diversity

University of Alabama Eliminates Student-Run Magazine on Black Life and Culture

To comply with the Trump Administration's demands to end DEI-related programs in higher education, the University of Alabama has eliminated Nineteen Fifty-Six, a student-run magazine covering Black student life and culture. The university has also suspended Alice Magazine, another student-run publication regarding fashion and wellness with an emphasis on women.
HBCUs

Georgia Film Academy to Introduce Two New Courses at Spelman College

“By combining Spelman’s legacy of academic excellence with GFA’s industry expertise, we’re helping prepare the next generation of Black women storytellers, creators, and leaders to make their mark on the entertainment industry,” said Mark Lee, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Spelman College.
Faculty

Scholars From Sub-Saharan Africa Teaching at U.S. Universities

In the 2023-24 academic year, there were 112,552 scholars from foreign nations teaching at colleges and universities in the United States. This was a 10 percent increase from the previous year.
Breaking News

Deborah Jones Named President of the MGH Institute of Health Professions

“I am inspired by the [MGH Institute for Health Professions'] mission to educate health professionals and researchers who will drive innovation in the delivery of equitable and interprofessional care,” said Dr. Jones. “This mission aligns deeply with my own purpose, which is to bring together people, ideas, and systems for the greater good, because the greater good is stronger than any individual part.
Degree Attainments

An Update on the Racial Gap in Six-Year College Completion Rates

Overall, 61.1 percent of college students who began their postsecondary education in fall 2019 graduated within six years. However, for Black students, just 44.0 percent completed their degree by 2025 - the lowest completion rate among all major racial groups.
Breaking News

Ayana Allen-Handy to Lead the Hofstra University School of Education

Dr. Allen-Handy, professor of urban education at Drexel University, is slated to become dean of Hofstra University's School of Education on January 1. She is a leading scholar on the social foundations and social contexts of education.
Black Studies

Study Finds Black Americans Are More Religious Than Other Racial Groups

According to a new survey from Pew Research Center, some 95 percent of all Black adults - regardless of their religious affiliation - believe in a God or universal spirit, with nearly three-quarters believing so with absolute certainty. In contrast, just over half of Hispanic and White adults and a third of Asian adults express the same conviction.
Breaking News

Drake University’s Roscoe Jones Jr. Selected for Two National Leadership Roles in Law and Academia

Roscoe Jones, Jr., the first Black dean of the Drake University Law School, has been tapped to serve as co-chair of the national board of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. He has also been appointed to the Association of American Law Schools Deans Steering Committee.
Grants and Gifts

Two New Orleans-Based HBCUs Receive Large Donations From MacKenzie Scott

“If anyone ever doubts the difference one person can make, look no further than MacKenzie Scott and how her generosity will resonate across generations,” says Dr. Monique Guillory, President of Dillard University, which received a $19 million gift from Scott. Xavier University of Louisiana received a $38 million donation.
Appointments & Awards

The Association of Black Women Physicians Presents Its 2025 Humanitarian Award to Gail Wyatt

Among many other accomplishments, Dr. Wyatt is known for being the first person of color to become a licensed psychologist in the state of California, the first Black woman to be named full professor at UCLA's medical school, and the first person of color to receive training as a sexologist.
HBCUs

North Carolina A&T State University to Offer Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree Programs for Adult Learns

In partnership with Project Kitty Hawk, a nonprofit affiliate of the University of North Carolina System, North Carolina A&T State University has developed two online bachelor's degree programs designed for adult learners. Students in these programs participate in eight week “mini-mesters,” providing them with an accelerated pathway to a college degree.
Appointments & Awards

Four African Americans Appointed to Leadership Roles at Universities

The appointments are Christine Lovely at the University of California, Los Angeles, Reginald Ruffin at Tuskegee University in Alabama, Keith Hayes at Virginia Tech, and Laquetta Jones Bigelow at North Carolina A&T State University.
HBCUs

Florida A&M University Launches New App for Philanthropic Giving

The newly launched FAMU Change app connects users directly with the Florida A&M University Foundation by rounding up everyday purchases to the nearest dollar and donating the spare change to FAMU initiatives.
Appointments & Awards

Langston University’s Corey Moore Receives National Award for Disability Studies Research

Dr. Moore is a professor and founding chair of the department of rehabilitation and disability studies at Langston University in Oklahoma. He was recently honored by the National Rehabilitation Association for his research contributions that have improved services to people with disabilities.
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.
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
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Deborah Jones Named President of the MGH Institute of Health Professions

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“I am inspired by the [MGH Institute for Health Professions'] mission to educate health professionals and researchers who will drive innovation in the delivery of equitable and interprofessional care,” said Dr. Jones. “This mission aligns deeply with my own purpose, which is to bring together people, ideas, and systems for the greater good, because the greater good is stronger than any individual part.

Ayana Allen-Handy to Lead the Hofstra University School of Education

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Dr. Allen-Handy, professor of urban education at Drexel University, is slated to become dean of Hofstra University's School of Education on January 1. She is a leading scholar on the social foundations and social contexts of education.

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