The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education

Sarah J. Williams Is the New Leader of Penn State’s Law School

Professor Williams has been selected to serve as interim dean of Penn State Dickinson Law. An expert on financial and securities regulations, she has been a faculty member with the university for the past seven years.

Royel M. Johnson Named Editor of *The Review of Higher Education*

Breaking News
“The Review of Higher Education has been a space where rigorous scholarship meets real questions about who has access to higher education and why,” said Dr. Johnson, associate professor at the University of Southern California.

Five New Deans at Historically Black Universities

Breaking News
The deans are Gregory D. Goins at North Carolina A&T State University's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Michael L. Jones at Hampton University's School of Nursing, Chance M. Glenn Sr. at Wilberforce University's College of Engineering, Britaney S. Lott at Voorhees University's School of Business & Entrepreneurship, and Cheryl A. Thaxton at Winston-Salem State University's School of Health Sciences.

Arkansas Baptist College Fires President Bill Walker

Breaking News
William “Bill” Walker Jr., president of Arkansas Baptist College, has been fired. He began his presidency in October 2025 following eight years as a member of the HBCU's board of trustees.

Research & Studies

UNCF Report Shows HBCUs’ Success in Awarding STEM Bachelor’s Degrees to Black Students

Although HBCUs represent 9 percent of all four-year bachelor-degree-granting institutions in the 21 states and U.S. territories where they are located, these colleges and universities awarded 28 percent of all STEM bachelor's degrees earned by Black students in the 2022–2023 academic year.

Counties That Historically Relied on Slave Labor Have Larger Present-Day Racial Mortality Gaps

Using census data from 1860 and mortality data from 2010–2020, scholars from the University of California, Berkeley and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that U.S. counties with higher proportions of enslaved Black Americans in 1860 have higher contemporary Black mortality rates and lower contemporary White mortality rates.

Black Teens Are More Susceptible to Unhealthy Food Marketing by Black Social Media Influencers

Research & Studies
“Adolescence is a critical period for social modeling,” said lead author Emily Balcetis, associate professor of psychology at NYU. “When influencers share those identities, they grab attention, and as a result, signal what people like their followers do, value, and eat.”

Report Examines the Labor Market Disadvantages Facing Young Black Women

Racial Gap
“Black women incur some of the highest student debt burdens while pursuing higher education, which, when combined with a lack of job opportunities, deepens existing economic inequities and exacerbates the racial wealth gap,” the report authors write.

Why New Savings Programs Will Not Close the Racial Retirement Gap

Racial Gap
In a new article, Cantrell Dumas of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies argues that while new state and federal savings policies will likely increase Black retirement savings, the policies themselves are not enough to close the persistent Black-White retirement divide.

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Meharry Medical College Opens New Dental Clinic for Adults With Disabilites

Meharry Medical College's new A.B.L.E Clinic provides specialized care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a population facing disproportionate levels of tooth decay and complex oral health issues.
Appointments & Awards

Eight Black Scholars Selected for New Academic Appointments

The appointments are David W. Brown at Temple University, Christina Baker at the University of California, Merced, Dennis C. Sweet IV at Washington and Lee University, Trena Warren at Belhaven University, Tiffani Chidume at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Avery Bargassé at the University of Cincinnati, Jean Beaman at the City University of New York, and Aimee J. Carlisle at the College of Law at the University of California, San Francisco.
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Fayetteville State University Unveils Nearly $70 Million College of Education Building

Fayetteville State University has opened a new $69.3 million facility to serve as the new home for the HBCU's College of Education. The four-story, 72,000-square-foot building was funded through capital appropriations from the North Carolina General Assembly.
Appointments & Awards

Brittany Suggs Receives Emerging Leader Award From the American Counseling Association

The American Counseling Association has presented its Robert H. Rencken Emerging Professor Leader Award to Brittany Suggs, an assistant professor and graduate clinical coordinator in the department of counseling and human services at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.
HBCUs

Saint Augustine’s University Cancels All Classes for the Fall Semester

In April, Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, North Carolina, filed for bankruptcy. Although the HBCU had initially planned to offer some certificate and apprenticeship programs, the university has now canceled all classes for the Fall 2026 semester to reduce payroll and other expenditures.
Appointments & Awards

New Roles for Four Black Administrators in Higher Education

Mattie White and Katreshia Louis-Verrett are the new athletic directors at Emory University and North Carolina A&T State University, respectively. Kizzy N. Lea is chief financial officer at Livingstone College and William C. Nelson Jr. is chief of staff to the provost at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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.
Black Studies

Kennedy-King College Announces New Academic Partnership with the Black Midwifery Collective

Under the new partnership, Kennedy-King College in Chicago and the Black Midwifery Collective will launch a licensed certified professional midwifery program at the community college beginning in Spring 2027.
Black Studies

Northwestern University to Restructure Its Program of African Studies

Northwestern University's Program of African Studies is an interdisciplinary research center focused on scholarship relating to the continent of Africa. The program will soon transition from the Office for Research to the Office of the Provost, which will result in the elimination of the program's two staff members.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Fred Allen Bragg, 1943–2026

Bragg served as an academic advisor at historically Black Prairie View A&M University in Texas for nearly three decades.
HBCUs

UNCF Report Shows HBCUs’ Success in Awarding STEM Bachelor’s Degrees to Black Students

Although HBCUs represent 9 percent of all four-year bachelor-degree-granting institutions in the 21 states and U.S. territories where they are located, these colleges and universities awarded 28 percent of all STEM bachelor's degrees earned by Black students in the 2022–2023 academic year.
Breaking News

Sarah J. Williams Is the New Leader of Penn State’s Law School

Professor Williams has been selected to serve as interim dean of Penn State Dickinson Law. An expert on financial and securities regulations, she has been a faculty member with the university for the past seven years.
Racial Gap

Counties That Historically Relied on Slave Labor Have Larger Present-Day Racial Mortality Gaps

Using census data from 1860 and mortality data from 2010–2020, scholars from the University of California, Berkeley and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that U.S. counties with higher proportions of enslaved Black Americans in 1860 have higher contemporary Black mortality rates and lower contemporary White mortality rates.
Breaking News

Royel M. Johnson Named Editor of *The Review of Higher Education*

“The Review of Higher Education has been a space where rigorous scholarship meets real questions about who has access to higher education and why,” said Dr. Johnson, associate professor at the University of Southern California.
Research & Studies

Black Teens Are More Susceptible to Unhealthy Food Marketing by Black Social Media Influencers

“Adolescence is a critical period for social modeling,” said lead author Emily Balcetis, associate professor of psychology at NYU. “When influencers share those identities, they grab attention, and as a result, signal what people like their followers do, value, and eat.”
Breaking News

Five New Deans at Historically Black Universities

The deans are Gregory D. Goins at North Carolina A&T State University's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Michael L. Jones at Hampton University's School of Nursing, Chance M. Glenn Sr. at Wilberforce University's College of Engineering, Britaney S. Lott at Voorhees University's School of Business & Entrepreneurship, and Cheryl A. Thaxton at Winston-Salem State University's School of Health Sciences.
Breaking News

Arkansas Baptist College Fires President Bill Walker

William “Bill” Walker Jr., president of Arkansas Baptist College, has been fired. He began his presidency in October 2025 following eight years as a member of the HBCU's board of trustees.
HBCUs

Simmons College of Kentucky Announces New Graduate Degree Programs

Simmons College of Kentucky has established seven new master's degree programs offered in an accelerated, flexible format. Four degrees (ministry, business administration, organizational leadership, and medical science) are currently available, while the remaining three (clinical counseling, education, and teaching) are coming soon.
Appointments & Awards

New Associate Dean Positions for Three Faculty Members at North Carolina Central University

At North Carolina Central University, Tryan L. McMickens is a new associate dean in the School of Education. Katrina Smith and Nakia Davis are taking on associate dean roles in the School of Law.
HBCUs

Bowie State University Launches Bachelor’s Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence

Undergraduate students at Bowie State University can now major in artificial intelligence. The HBCU's new bachelor's degree program aims to prepare students to develop, evaluate, and implement intelligent technologies while addressing the societal and ethical implications of AI.
Appointments & Awards

Yale’s Mae-ling Lokko Recognized for Her Work in Architectural Design

Dr. Lokko focuses her work on the intersectoral design and research of bio-based materials to drive ecological health and generative justice goals. She currently serves as an assistant professor in the School of Architecture and assistant director of the Center for Ecosystems in Architecture at Yale University.
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Claflin University Joins Siembra Mobile’s College Connect Network

As the first HBCU to join Siembra Mobile's College Connect network, Claflin University can now connect with parents and students from Siembra's partnering school districts via a free mobile app. Participating students can learn about Claflin's admissions, scholarships, events, and other academic opportunities as early as ninth grade.
Appointments & Awards

New Roles for Ten Black Administrators at Colleges and 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.
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Meharry Medical College Opens New Dental Clinic for Adults With Disabilites

Meharry Medical College's new A.B.L.E Clinic provides specialized care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a population facing disproportionate levels of tooth decay and complex oral health issues.
Appointments & Awards

Eight Black Scholars Selected for New Academic Appointments

The appointments are David W. Brown at Temple University, Christina Baker at the University of California, Merced, Dennis C. Sweet IV at Washington and Lee University, Trena Warren at Belhaven University, Tiffani Chidume at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Avery Bargassé at the University of Cincinnati, Jean Beaman at the City University of New York, and Aimee J. Carlisle at the College of Law at the University of California, San Francisco.
HBCUs

Fayetteville State University Unveils Nearly $70 Million College of Education Building

Fayetteville State University has opened a new $69.3 million facility to serve as the new home for the HBCU's College of Education. The four-story, 72,000-square-foot building was funded through capital appropriations from the North Carolina General Assembly.
Appointments & Awards

Brittany Suggs Receives Emerging Leader Award From the American Counseling Association

The American Counseling Association has presented its Robert H. Rencken Emerging Professor Leader Award to Brittany Suggs, an assistant professor and graduate clinical coordinator in the department of counseling and human services at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.
HBCUs

Saint Augustine’s University Cancels All Classes for the Fall Semester

In April, Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, North Carolina, filed for bankruptcy. Although the HBCU had initially planned to offer some certificate and apprenticeship programs, the university has now canceled all classes for the Fall 2026 semester to reduce payroll and other expenditures.
Appointments & Awards

New Roles for Four Black Administrators in Higher Education

Mattie White and Katreshia Louis-Verrett are the new athletic directors at Emory University and North Carolina A&T State University, respectively. Kizzy N. Lea is chief financial officer at Livingstone College and William C. Nelson Jr. is chief of staff to the provost at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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.
Black Studies

Kennedy-King College Announces New Academic Partnership with the Black Midwifery Collective

Under the new partnership, Kennedy-King College in Chicago and the Black Midwifery Collective will launch a licensed certified professional midwifery program at the community college beginning in Spring 2027.
Black Studies

Northwestern University to Restructure Its Program of African Studies

Northwestern University's Program of African Studies is an interdisciplinary research center focused on scholarship relating to the continent of Africa. The program will soon transition from the Office for Research to the Office of the Provost, which will result in the elimination of the program's two staff members.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Fred Allen Bragg, 1943–2026

Bragg served as an academic advisor at historically Black Prairie View A&M University in Texas for nearly three decades.
HBCUs

UNCF Report Shows HBCUs’ Success in Awarding STEM Bachelor’s Degrees to Black Students

Although HBCUs represent 9 percent of all four-year bachelor-degree-granting institutions in the 21 states and U.S. territories where they are located, these colleges and universities awarded 28 percent of all STEM bachelor's degrees earned by Black students in the 2022–2023 academic year.
Breaking News

Sarah J. Williams Is the New Leader of Penn State’s Law School

Professor Williams has been selected to serve as interim dean of Penn State Dickinson Law. An expert on financial and securities regulations, she has been a faculty member with the university for the past seven years.
Racial Gap

Counties That Historically Relied on Slave Labor Have Larger Present-Day Racial Mortality Gaps

Using census data from 1860 and mortality data from 2010–2020, scholars from the University of California, Berkeley and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that U.S. counties with higher proportions of enslaved Black Americans in 1860 have higher contemporary Black mortality rates and lower contemporary White mortality rates.
Breaking News

Royel M. Johnson Named Editor of *The Review of Higher Education*

“The Review of Higher Education has been a space where rigorous scholarship meets real questions about who has access to higher education and why,” said Dr. Johnson, associate professor at the University of Southern California.
Research & Studies

Black Teens Are More Susceptible to Unhealthy Food Marketing by Black Social Media Influencers

“Adolescence is a critical period for social modeling,” said lead author Emily Balcetis, associate professor of psychology at NYU. “When influencers share those identities, they grab attention, and as a result, signal what people like their followers do, value, and eat.”
Breaking News

Five New Deans at Historically Black Universities

The deans are Gregory D. Goins at North Carolina A&T State University's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Michael L. Jones at Hampton University's School of Nursing, Chance M. Glenn Sr. at Wilberforce University's College of Engineering, Britaney S. Lott at Voorhees University's School of Business & Entrepreneurship, and Cheryl A. Thaxton at Winston-Salem State University's School of Health Sciences.
Breaking News

Arkansas Baptist College Fires President Bill Walker

William “Bill” Walker Jr., president of Arkansas Baptist College, has been fired. He began his presidency in October 2025 following eight years as a member of the HBCU's board of trustees.
HBCUs

Simmons College of Kentucky Announces New Graduate Degree Programs

Simmons College of Kentucky has established seven new master's degree programs offered in an accelerated, flexible format. Four degrees (ministry, business administration, organizational leadership, and medical science) are currently available, while the remaining three (clinical counseling, education, and teaching) are coming soon.
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