The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education

Ron R. Walcott to Lead Academic Affairs at the University of Georgia

Dr. Walcott has been a faculty member at the University of Georgia since 1999. For the past six years, he has served as vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School.

Brian L. Johnson Named Chief Operating Officer at Edward Waters University

Breaking News
Dr. Johnson comes to his new role at Edward Waters University with extensive experience in higher education leadership, including service as president of Tuskegee University in Alabama from 2014 to 2017.

Four Black Leaders Who Have Been Appointed Dean of Students at HBCUs

Breaking News
The new deans are Jillian Jackson at Shaw University in North Carolina, Ronald Wabomnor at North Carolina A&T State University, Kevin Reese at Morris College in South Carolina, and Charles E. Stallworth at Talladega College in Alabama.

Department of Education Removes Disparate-Impact Provisions From Title VI Regulations

Breaking News
As defined by Congress, “disparate-impact discrimination occurs when a seemingly neutral policy or action causes a disproportionate and unjustified negative harm to a group, regardless of intent.” JBHE has previously reported on numerous scholarly studies that documented such disparities facing Black youth in K-12 schools.

Research & Studies

National Urban League Releases Its 2026 State of Black America Report

In recognition of the country's 250th anniversary, the National Urban League's 2026 State of Black America report examines the status of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness for Black Americans and discusses how to protect the American Dream for all.

Study Finds Non-White School Districts Spend More Per Student Than Other Districts

Since the early 2000s, high-poverty, predominately non-White districts spend more money per pupil than their counterparts. However, urban, predominantly non-White school districts often have higher labor costs, which explains much of the discrepancy.

Research Finds Historical Racial Inequities in Federal Mortgage Lending

African-American History
During the 1935 to 1947 period, foreign-born U.S. residents appeared to have benefited significantly more from these federal lending programs than native-born Black borrowers.

Report Finds Major Lack of Private Foundation Funding to HBCUs

HBCUs
Between 2015 and 2019, the average Ivy League school received $110 million per year in private foundation funding, while the average HBCU received just $618,588. Thus, the average Ivy League university received 178 times more foundation funding than the average HBCU.

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HBCUs

*Forbes* Ranks HBCUs on the Success of Their Graduates

A new list from Forbes magazine ranks Howard University as the top private HBCU in terms of how successful its students are after graduating. North Carolina A&T State University is listed as the top public HBCU for graduate success.
Appointments & Awards

Five Black Scholars Selected for New Faculty Appointments

Emery Brown was granted MIT's highest faculty title and Denise Davis-Maye is the inaugural associate provost for faculty affairs at Albany State University. Jeffrey Allen Murdock, Shaundra Daily, and Maxie Hollingsworth have joined the faculties of Yale University, the University of Tennessee, and Sam Houston State University, respectively.
Graduate Schools

Bowie State University Launches New Ph.D. in Nursing Education

Launching with its inaugural cohort in Fall 2026, Bowie State University's new Ph.D. program in nursing education is the first degree of its kind offered at a higher education institution in the state of Maryland.
Appointments & Awards

Four Professors Receive the 2026 Trailblazer Award From the National Black Nurses Association

Among this year's recipients of the National Black Nurses Association's Trailblazer Awards are four Black scholars currently teaching at universities: Angela Frederick Amar of New York University, Felesia Bowen of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Stephan Davis of Georgetown University, and Selena Ann Gilles of the University of Pennsylvania.
HBCUs

Talladega College Establishes Student Transfer Agreement With Lawson State Community College

"By creating clear and supportive pathways from Lawson State to Talladega College, we are empowering students to continue their academic journeys with confidence and purpose. Together, we are building opportunities that prepare graduates to lead and serve in an increasingly global society," said Talladega College President Willie L. Todd, Jr.
Appointments & Awards

New Appointments for Eight Black Administrators in Higher Education

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.
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.
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.
HBCUs

Audit Confirms North Carolina A&T State University Unfairly Awarded Student Financial Aid

“Students got an advantage because of who they knew and who they were connected to, not because of the merit or the need they exhibited to the university to receive aid,” said North Carolina State Auditor David Boliek.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: William Clair Turner Jr., 1948-2026

Dr. Turner was a member of the Duke University community for five decades. A three-time graduate of the university, he served in numerous administrative and academic leadership roles, while teaching as an endowed professor in the Divinity School.
HBCUs

A Change in Academic Leadership at South Carolina State University

Frederick Evans, who has served as provost of South Carolina State University for nearly five years, recently announced his abrupt resignation. Louis Whitesides, vice president for public service and agriculture, will serve as interim provost.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Nell Lane Bradford, 1922-2026

Dr. Bradford taught music at Alabama A&M University for 40 years. She also served as director of the HBCU's choir.
Research & Studies

National Urban League Releases Its 2026 State of Black America Report

In recognition of the country's 250th anniversary, the National Urban League's 2026 State of Black America report examines the status of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness for Black Americans and discusses how to protect the American Dream for all.
Breaking News

Ron R. Walcott to Lead Academic Affairs at the University of Georgia

Dr. Walcott has been a faculty member at the University of Georgia since 1999. For the past six years, he has served as vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School.
Research & Studies

Study Finds Non-White School Districts Spend More Per Student Than Other Districts

Since the early 2000s, high-poverty, predominately non-White districts spend more money per pupil than their counterparts. However, urban, predominantly non-White school districts often have higher labor costs, which explains much of the discrepancy.
Breaking News

Brian L. Johnson Named Chief Operating Officer at Edward Waters University

Dr. Johnson comes to his new role at Edward Waters University with extensive experience in higher education leadership, including service as president of Tuskegee University in Alabama from 2014 to 2017.
African-American History

Research Finds Historical Racial Inequities in Federal Mortgage Lending

During the 1935 to 1947 period, foreign-born U.S. residents appeared to have benefited significantly more from these federal lending programs than native-born Black borrowers.
Breaking News

Four Black Leaders Who Have Been Appointed Dean of Students at HBCUs

The new deans are Jillian Jackson at Shaw University in North Carolina, Ronald Wabomnor at North Carolina A&T State University, Kevin Reese at Morris College in South Carolina, and Charles E. Stallworth at Talladega College in Alabama.
HBCUs

Howard University to Lead New Consortium of Seven Historically Black Theological Institutions

Housed at the Howard University School of Divinity and led by executive director Tarsha W. Banister, "Wisdom Keepers, Hope Seekers" is a new collaborative initiative between seven historically Black theological institutions that aims to prepare and sustain pastoral leaders in Christian congregations.
Appointments & Awards

New Academic Appointments for Six Black Educators in Academia

Henry R. Young of the University of Georgia and Tricia Penniecook of the University of South Florida were promoted to leadership roles. Derrick C. Lewis Sr. and Jennifer Hunter joined the faculties of Rust College and Virginia Commonwealth University, respectively. Yale University's Marlene Daut was selected for a fellowship at New York Public Library, and Kenni Zellner is an endowed visiting assistant professor at Boston College Law School.
Graduate Schools

Charles R. Drew University Unveils New Health Professions Education Building

The new 60,000-square-foot facility will serve as the new home for the historically Black medical school's College of Medicine. It features tech-enabled classrooms, new laboratories, simulation spaces, and collaborative learning areas for students.
African-American History

Keisha N. Blain Awarded for New Book on Black Women’s History in Human Rights Movements

The University of Georgia Libraries has honored Dr. Blain, professor of history and Africana studies at Brown University, for her latest book, Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights.
HBCUs

Tuskegee University Launches Four New Academic Programs

Ahead of the Fall 2026 semester, Tuskegee University in Alabama has launched two new Ph.D. programs, a minor in nuclear engineering, and a concentration in sport management.
Appointments & Awards

Five Black Leaders Appointed to Administrative Roles in the Academic World

Jennifer Clark, Loria Oliver, and Rashanda L. Lowery are taking on leadership roles at Jackson State University, the University of Arkansas, and Livingstone College, respectively. Georgia Southern University's Memory Littles was appointed to a University System of Georgia committee, and Kenny Thompson has joined the College Sports Commission.
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HBCUs

*Forbes* Ranks HBCUs on the Success of Their Graduates

A new list from Forbes magazine ranks Howard University as the top private HBCU in terms of how successful its students are after graduating. North Carolina A&T State University is listed as the top public HBCU for graduate success.
Appointments & Awards

Five Black Scholars Selected for New Faculty Appointments

Emery Brown was granted MIT's highest faculty title and Denise Davis-Maye is the inaugural associate provost for faculty affairs at Albany State University. Jeffrey Allen Murdock, Shaundra Daily, and Maxie Hollingsworth have joined the faculties of Yale University, the University of Tennessee, and Sam Houston State University, respectively.
Graduate Schools

Bowie State University Launches New Ph.D. in Nursing Education

Launching with its inaugural cohort in Fall 2026, Bowie State University's new Ph.D. program in nursing education is the first degree of its kind offered at a higher education institution in the state of Maryland.
Appointments & Awards

Four Professors Receive the 2026 Trailblazer Award From the National Black Nurses Association

Among this year's recipients of the National Black Nurses Association's Trailblazer Awards are four Black scholars currently teaching at universities: Angela Frederick Amar of New York University, Felesia Bowen of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Stephan Davis of Georgetown University, and Selena Ann Gilles of the University of Pennsylvania.
HBCUs

Talladega College Establishes Student Transfer Agreement With Lawson State Community College

"By creating clear and supportive pathways from Lawson State to Talladega College, we are empowering students to continue their academic journeys with confidence and purpose. Together, we are building opportunities that prepare graduates to lead and serve in an increasingly global society," said Talladega College President Willie L. Todd, Jr.
Appointments & Awards

New Appointments for Eight Black Administrators in Higher Education

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.
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.
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.
HBCUs

Audit Confirms North Carolina A&T State University Unfairly Awarded Student Financial Aid

“Students got an advantage because of who they knew and who they were connected to, not because of the merit or the need they exhibited to the university to receive aid,” said North Carolina State Auditor David Boliek.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: William Clair Turner Jr., 1948-2026

Dr. Turner was a member of the Duke University community for five decades. A three-time graduate of the university, he served in numerous administrative and academic leadership roles, while teaching as an endowed professor in the Divinity School.
HBCUs

A Change in Academic Leadership at South Carolina State University

Frederick Evans, who has served as provost of South Carolina State University for nearly five years, recently announced his abrupt resignation. Louis Whitesides, vice president for public service and agriculture, will serve as interim provost.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Nell Lane Bradford, 1922-2026

Dr. Bradford taught music at Alabama A&M University for 40 years. She also served as director of the HBCU's choir.
Research & Studies

National Urban League Releases Its 2026 State of Black America Report

In recognition of the country's 250th anniversary, the National Urban League's 2026 State of Black America report examines the status of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness for Black Americans and discusses how to protect the American Dream for all.
Breaking News

Ron R. Walcott to Lead Academic Affairs at the University of Georgia

Dr. Walcott has been a faculty member at the University of Georgia since 1999. For the past six years, he has served as vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School.
Research & Studies

Study Finds Non-White School Districts Spend More Per Student Than Other Districts

Since the early 2000s, high-poverty, predominately non-White districts spend more money per pupil than their counterparts. However, urban, predominantly non-White school districts often have higher labor costs, which explains much of the discrepancy.
Breaking News

Brian L. Johnson Named Chief Operating Officer at Edward Waters University

Dr. Johnson comes to his new role at Edward Waters University with extensive experience in higher education leadership, including service as president of Tuskegee University in Alabama from 2014 to 2017.
African-American History

Research Finds Historical Racial Inequities in Federal Mortgage Lending

During the 1935 to 1947 period, foreign-born U.S. residents appeared to have benefited significantly more from these federal lending programs than native-born Black borrowers.
Breaking News

Four Black Leaders Who Have Been Appointed Dean of Students at HBCUs

The new deans are Jillian Jackson at Shaw University in North Carolina, Ronald Wabomnor at North Carolina A&T State University, Kevin Reese at Morris College in South Carolina, and Charles E. Stallworth at Talladega College in Alabama.
HBCUs

Howard University to Lead New Consortium of Seven Historically Black Theological Institutions

Housed at the Howard University School of Divinity and led by executive director Tarsha W. Banister, "Wisdom Keepers, Hope Seekers" is a new collaborative initiative between seven historically Black theological institutions that aims to prepare and sustain pastoral leaders in Christian congregations.
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