The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education

SherRhonda Gibbs Named the First Woman President of Texas College

Dr. Gibbs has been serving as dean of the division of business and economics at Morehouse College in Atlanta. She is slated to become the first woman president of historically Black Texas College on July 1.

Joseph Karl Grant Appointed Dean of the North Carolina Central University School of Law

Breaking News
Professor Grant comes to North Carolina Central University from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where he most recently served as interim dean and the Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Chair in Legal Education in the School of Law.

Marika Peterson Named Dean of Libraries at Virginia State University

Breaking News
Peterson, a two-time graduate of Virginia State University, returns to her alma mater after nearly two decades with Southside Virginia Community College, where she most recently served as the college-wide librarian.

Kymberly Pinder Reappointed Dean of the Yale School of Art

Breaking News
Dr. Pinder was named dean of the Yale School of Art in 2021, making her the first Black woman to serve as a dean at the Ivy League university. She has been reappointed to her role for a second five-year term.

Research & Studies

Study Examines Black Americans’ Different Perspectives on Race Relations in the United States

A new study led by Rice University's Tony Brown examines the prevalence of “racial realism” among Black Americans. The term refers to an ideological stance and mindset that describes racism as a lasting feature of American life.

Data Shows Significant Growth in Black Employers in the United States

In 2023, the number of Black-owned employer businesses in the United States surpassed 200,000 for the first time. From 2017 to 2023, Black employer firms grew by 62 percent. However, Black-owned business are still just 3.4 percent of all U.S. employer firms.

Study Finds Diabetes is More Prevalent in Neighborhoods Impacted by Structural Racism

Racism
According to a new study from scholars at the University at Buffalo, census-tracts with historic redlining, higher scores of contemporary structural racism, and higher shares of Black residents are significantly associated with higher diabetes prevalence.

An Update on the Economic State of Black American Women

Black Studies
According to a new report from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Black women are among the most active participants in the U.S. labor force. However, there are still significant disparities in educational attainment, income, and wealth compared to White and Asian women.

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“It’s going to take a while and some serious work, way beyond the end of this man’s term, to regain whatever we had.”

Kamala Harris
speaking at the National Action Network’s annual convention in New York, 4-10-26

Features

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When March Madness Benched Jim Crow: Texas Western College and the Transformation of Collegiate Sports

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What Jesse Jackson’s HBCU Experience Taught Him About Self–Love, Service, and Character

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Holistic Support for Black Student Athletes in the Shadows of March Madness

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Beyond Demographics: How Data and Strategic Philanthropy Are Redefining HBCU Value

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Seven Black Scholars Elected to the National Academy of Education

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Seven Competencies for HBCU Leadership: Key Habits in Self-Development

Statistic of the Week

200,000
Number of Black-owned firms in the United States with paid employees
3.4%
Percentage of all U.S. firms with paid employees that are owned by Blacks

Source: Brookings Institution (see JBHE post)

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Diversity

Judge Halts Trump Administration Efforts to Collect Data on Race at Public Universities

In August, President Trump ordered colleges and universities to collect data on students' race after he raised concerns that institutions were using applicants' personal statements and other proxies to consider race in admissions. A federal judge has halted this effort, saying the demand was rolled out in a “rushed and chaotic manner.”
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Ernst Cebert, 1954-2026

Dr. Cebert served three decades on the faculty at historically Black Alabama A&M University, where he led research programs in bioenergy and industrial crops.
Black Studies

Study Examines Black Americans’ Different Perspectives on Race Relations in the United States

A new study led by Rice University's Tony Brown examines the prevalence of “racial realism” among Black Americans. The term refers to an ideological stance and mindset that describes racism as a lasting feature of American life.
Breaking News

SherRhonda Gibbs Named the First Woman President of Texas College

Dr. Gibbs has been serving as dean of the division of business and economics at Morehouse College in Atlanta. She is slated to become the first woman president of historically Black Texas College on July 1.
Research & Studies

Data Shows Significant Growth in Black Employers in the United States

In 2023, the number of Black-owned employer businesses in the United States surpassed 200,000 for the first time. From 2017 to 2023, Black employer firms grew by 62 percent. However, Black-owned business are still just 3.4 percent of all U.S. employer firms.
Breaking News

Joseph Karl Grant Appointed Dean of the North Carolina Central University School of Law

Professor Grant comes to North Carolina Central University from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where he most recently served as interim dean and the Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Chair in Legal Education in the School of Law.
Racism

Study Finds Diabetes is More Prevalent in Neighborhoods Impacted by Structural Racism

According to a new study from scholars at the University at Buffalo, census-tracts with historic redlining, higher scores of contemporary structural racism, and higher shares of Black residents are significantly associated with higher diabetes prevalence.
Breaking News

Marika Peterson Named Dean of Libraries at Virginia State University

Peterson, a two-time graduate of Virginia State University, returns to her alma mater after nearly two decades with Southside Virginia Community College, where she most recently served as the college-wide librarian.
HBCUs

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Expands Efforts to Support HBCU Faculty and Staff Growth

Led in partnership with the Association of College and University Educators, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund's CHANGE initiative aims to expand professional development opportunities for faculty and academic staff at HBCUs.
Appointments & Awards

Three Black Scholars Selected for New Roles at Universities

Monica L. Baskin and Tycie Coppett are taking on interim leadership roles at Virginia Commonwealth University and Yale College, respectively. Christina Edwards Bailey was selected for an endowed faculty appointment at Vanderbilt University.
HBCUs

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Launches New AI and Data Analytics Center

Through this new initiative, scholars will work to integrate AI and data analytics into the HBCU's curricula and expand AI literacy training for students, faculty, and staff.
Appointments & Awards

University of Delaware’s Trevor Dawes Receives National Award in Academic Librarianship

Dawes is the May Morris University Librarian at the University of Delaware Library, Museums, and Press. The Association of College and Research Libraries recently named Dawes the 2026 Academic/Research Librarian of the Year.
HBCUs

Benedict College Establishes New Scholarship Pathway for Bahamian Students

Under a new five-year agreement with The Bahamas' Ministry of Education and Technical Vocational Training, Benedict College has created a scholarship pathway for Bahamian students to attend the HBCU and study fields aligned with The Bahamas' national priorities.
Appointments & Awards

New Appointments for Four Black Administrators in Higher Education

The appointments are Marquita Graves at North Carolina A&T State University, Taylor Helton at Denmark Technical College in South Carolina, D. Anthony Everett at BSK Theological Seminary in Kentucky, and Carjie Scott at AdventHealth University in Florida.
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

How Do Professional Schools at HBCUs Fare in *U.S. News* Rankings?

Some of the graduate and professional schools at historically Black colleges and universities were included in the U.S. News rankings, but in all cases, they were far down the list of the best schools and programs.
Diversity

Congressional Black Caucus Sued for Limiting Scholarship Program to Black Students

The scholarship program in question is available to African American and Black students who reside or attend school in a congressional district represented by a member of the Congressional Black Caucus. According to the American Alliance for Equal Rights, this program violates Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.
Faculty

University of Nevada College of Education Dean Receives No-Confidence Vote

Dr. Easton-Brooks has led the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Education for seven years. Recently, over 85 percent of the college's faculty issued a vote of no-confidence in his leadership capabilities.
Foreign Studies

Chicago State University Establishes New Partnership With the University of Burundi

Under a new agreement, the two universities have agreed to collaborate on educational and research initiatives, leading to expanded learning opportunities for students and faculty at both institutions.
Black Studies

An Update on the Economic State of Black American Women

According to a new report from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Black women are among the most active participants in the U.S. labor force. However, there are still significant disparities in educational attainment, income, and wealth compared to White and Asian women.
Breaking News

Kymberly Pinder Reappointed Dean of the Yale School of Art

Dr. Pinder was named dean of the Yale School of Art in 2021, making her the first Black woman to serve as a dean at the Ivy League university. She has been reappointed to her role for a second five-year term.
Black Studies

Stanford Study Examines How Racialized Masculinity Impacts Black Men’s Mental Health

“While hegemonic masculinity emphasizes emotional stoicism and self-reliance, racialized masculinity intensifies these demands by portraying Black men as inherently resilient and unbreakable,” the authors write. “As a result, many participants expressed stigma around help-seeking, viewing emotional vulnerability as incompatible with being a strong Black man.”
Breaking News

Tiece M. Ruffin to Lead the School of Education at Fort Lewis College in Colorado

Dr. Ruffin comes to her new role from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, where she taught for the past 16 years. Dr. Ruffin focuses her research on learners with special needs, diverse learners, and pedagogical approaches for the diverse and inclusive classroom.
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Diversity

Judge Halts Trump Administration Efforts to Collect Data on Race at Public Universities

In August, President Trump ordered colleges and universities to collect data on students' race after he raised concerns that institutions were using applicants' personal statements and other proxies to consider race in admissions. A federal judge has halted this effort, saying the demand was rolled out in a “rushed and chaotic manner.”
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Ernst Cebert, 1954-2026

Dr. Cebert served three decades on the faculty at historically Black Alabama A&M University, where he led research programs in bioenergy and industrial crops.
Black Studies

Study Examines Black Americans’ Different Perspectives on Race Relations in the United States

A new study led by Rice University's Tony Brown examines the prevalence of “racial realism” among Black Americans. The term refers to an ideological stance and mindset that describes racism as a lasting feature of American life.
Breaking News

SherRhonda Gibbs Named the First Woman President of Texas College

Dr. Gibbs has been serving as dean of the division of business and economics at Morehouse College in Atlanta. She is slated to become the first woman president of historically Black Texas College on July 1.
Research & Studies

Data Shows Significant Growth in Black Employers in the United States

In 2023, the number of Black-owned employer businesses in the United States surpassed 200,000 for the first time. From 2017 to 2023, Black employer firms grew by 62 percent. However, Black-owned business are still just 3.4 percent of all U.S. employer firms.
Breaking News

Joseph Karl Grant Appointed Dean of the North Carolina Central University School of Law

Professor Grant comes to North Carolina Central University from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where he most recently served as interim dean and the Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Chair in Legal Education in the School of Law.
Racism

Study Finds Diabetes is More Prevalent in Neighborhoods Impacted by Structural Racism

According to a new study from scholars at the University at Buffalo, census-tracts with historic redlining, higher scores of contemporary structural racism, and higher shares of Black residents are significantly associated with higher diabetes prevalence.
Breaking News

Marika Peterson Named Dean of Libraries at Virginia State University

Peterson, a two-time graduate of Virginia State University, returns to her alma mater after nearly two decades with Southside Virginia Community College, where she most recently served as the college-wide librarian.
HBCUs

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Expands Efforts to Support HBCU Faculty and Staff Growth

Led in partnership with the Association of College and University Educators, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund's CHANGE initiative aims to expand professional development opportunities for faculty and academic staff at HBCUs.
Appointments & Awards

Three Black Scholars Selected for New Roles at Universities

Monica L. Baskin and Tycie Coppett are taking on interim leadership roles at Virginia Commonwealth University and Yale College, respectively. Christina Edwards Bailey was selected for an endowed faculty appointment at Vanderbilt University.
HBCUs

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Launches New AI and Data Analytics Center

Through this new initiative, scholars will work to integrate AI and data analytics into the HBCU's curricula and expand AI literacy training for students, faculty, and staff.
Appointments & Awards

University of Delaware’s Trevor Dawes Receives National Award in Academic Librarianship

Dawes is the May Morris University Librarian at the University of Delaware Library, Museums, and Press. The Association of College and Research Libraries recently named Dawes the 2026 Academic/Research Librarian of the Year.
HBCUs

Benedict College Establishes New Scholarship Pathway for Bahamian Students

Under a new five-year agreement with The Bahamas' Ministry of Education and Technical Vocational Training, Benedict College has created a scholarship pathway for Bahamian students to attend the HBCU and study fields aligned with The Bahamas' national priorities.
Appointments & Awards

New Appointments for Four Black Administrators in Higher Education

The appointments are Marquita Graves at North Carolina A&T State University, Taylor Helton at Denmark Technical College in South Carolina, D. Anthony Everett at BSK Theological Seminary in Kentucky, and Carjie Scott at AdventHealth University in Florida.
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

How Do Professional Schools at HBCUs Fare in *U.S. News* Rankings?

Some of the graduate and professional schools at historically Black colleges and universities were included in the U.S. News rankings, but in all cases, they were far down the list of the best schools and programs.
Diversity

Congressional Black Caucus Sued for Limiting Scholarship Program to Black Students

The scholarship program in question is available to African American and Black students who reside or attend school in a congressional district represented by a member of the Congressional Black Caucus. According to the American Alliance for Equal Rights, this program violates Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.
Faculty

University of Nevada College of Education Dean Receives No-Confidence Vote

Dr. Easton-Brooks has led the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Education for seven years. Recently, over 85 percent of the college's faculty issued a vote of no-confidence in his leadership capabilities.
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Dean of Enrollment Management

Administrative

Innovative Technologies Librarian

Administrative

Visiting Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science

Faculty

Temporary Faculty Positions in Business Administration

Faculty

Temporary FT Human Resources Technician II (Confidential)

Administrative

Research Assistant Professor, Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics

Faculty

Women and LGBT Center Director (HR Title: Director Women & LGBT Center) – (STU00000144)

Administrative

Temporary Part-Time Position in Biology

Faculty