The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
Many HBCUs See a Surge In Enrollments
Many of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities had a record number of applicants this past admissions cycle. And many HBCUs have reported a significant increase in enrollments this fall.
Leapetswe Malete Named President-Elect of the National Sport and Physical Activity Organization
The North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity has appointed Leapetswe Malete to the post of president-elect. The Michigan State associate professor will serve as president-elect for one year, followed by one year as president.
Joe Russell Appointed Dean of Students at Middlebury College in Vermont
Joe Russell is the new dean of students at Middlebury College. He previously spent nearly two decades at the University of Vermont, most recently serving as assistant dean of students.
Research & Studies
Black Junior Professors Receive Unfair Decisions When Seeking Promotions and Tenure
A new study led by the University of Houston has found Black and Hispanic junior faculty members are more likely to receive negative votes and less likely to receive unanimous approvals from their promotion committees. They are also judged more harshly for their academic output compared to peers with similar productivity.
Pew Research Center Report Examines Changes in Enrollments at HBCUs
Since 1976, the share of Black student enrollment at HBCUs has increased by 15 percent, while the share of non-Black HBCU students increased by 117 percent. This has caused a decrease in Black students' overall representation at HBCUs, which has dropped from 85 percent in 1976 to 76 percent in 2022.
Study Finds Black High School Students Tend to Doubt Their Math Teachers’ Capabilities
Black high school students, particularly Black girls, tend to doubt their math teachers' capabilities to provide them with an adequate education, resulting in a frequent misunderstanding of the importance of math skills in pursuing their future careers.
Study Finds Preterm Births Among Low-Income Black Women Are on the Rise
From 2014-2022, the rate of preterm births in the United States rose from 6.8 percent to 7.5 percent. However, among Black women with public insurance, this rate jumped to a staggering 11.3 percent.
Statistic of the Week
26%
Percentage of all parents of White children in American K-12 education that met with school guidance counselors in the 2022-23 academic year
37%
Percentage of all parents of Black children in American K-12 education that met with school guidance counselors in the 2022-23 academic year
Source: U.S. Department of Education (see JBHE post)
Quote of the Week
“We didn’t get here by being safe. Our ancestors were not safe. So, what right do we have to our safety? What we’ve got to do is what we’ve got to do.”