The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education

George Mason University Extends Contract for President Gregory Washington

Dr. Washington became the the first Black president of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, on July 1, 2020. He is now slated to serve in the role through at least June 30, 2031.

André Denham Appointed Dean of the University of Alabama Graduate School

Breaking News
A faculty member since 2012, Dr. Denham was recently promoted to dean of the Graduate School at the University of Alabama. Prior to his new role, he was the school's associate dean for graduate affairs.

Two Black Men Selected to Lead Business Schools at Universities

Breaking News
Sean Edmund Rogers was named dean of the Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science at Tuskegee University in Alabama, and Ron Lewis was appointed dean of the College of Business and Human Services at Manchester University in Indiana.

Trump Administration Seeks to End Race-Based Affinity Housing at Colleges and Universities

Breaking News
Craig Trainor, assistant secretary for fair housing and equal opportunity at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, recently released a letter declaring that race-based affinity housing at colleges and universities violates federal anti-discrimination law.
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Research & Studies

Report Ranks U.S. States by Prevalence of Racial Segregation in Public Schools

According to the report, New York's public school system is the most racially segregated among all U.S. states, followed by Illinois and Pennsylvania. In contrast, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming have the lowest levels of racial segregation in public schools.

How Parental Engagement, Race, and Socioeconomic Factors Impact Children’s School Readiness

After controlling for parents' income, education, and engagement, a new study found African American children's reading scores were comparable to their White peers. However, racial differences in mathematics readiness remained

Research Examines the Itineraries of Underground Railroad Passengers Arriving in Philadelphia

African-American History
Using historical records from Black abolitionist William Still, researchers from Temple University have traced the journeys of nearly 1,000 freedom seekers arriving in Philadelphia in the mid-nineteenth century, revealing insights into their places of origin and how they traveled on the Underground Railroad.

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Statistic of the Week

3.4%
Increase in Black undergraduate enrollment from Spring 2025 to Spring 2026
6.5%
Increase in Black graduate enrollment from Spring 2025 to Spring 2026

source: National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (see JBHE post)

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Racial Gap

Report Ranks U.S. States by Prevalence of Racial Segregation in Public Schools

According to the report, New York's public school system is the most racially segregated among all U.S. states, followed by Illinois and Pennsylvania. In contrast, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming have the lowest levels of racial segregation in public schools.
Breaking News

George Mason University Extends Contract for President Gregory Washington

Dr. Washington became the the first Black president of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, on July 1, 2020. He is now slated to serve in the role through at least June 30, 2031.
HBCUs

How Parental Engagement, Race, and Socioeconomic Factors Impact Children’s School Readiness

After controlling for parents' income, education, and engagement, a new study found African American children's reading scores were comparable to their White peers. However, racial differences in mathematics readiness remained
Breaking News

André Denham Appointed Dean of the University of Alabama Graduate School

A faculty member since 2012, Dr. Denham was recently promoted to dean of the Graduate School at the University of Alabama. Prior to his new role, he was the school's associate dean for graduate affairs.
African-American History

Research Examines the Itineraries of Underground Railroad Passengers Arriving in Philadelphia

Using historical records from Black abolitionist William Still, researchers from Temple University have traced the journeys of nearly 1,000 freedom seekers arriving in Philadelphia in the mid-nineteenth century, revealing insights into their places of origin and how they traveled on the Underground Railroad.
Breaking News

Two Black Men Selected to Lead Business Schools at Universities

Sean Edmund Rogers was named dean of the Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science at Tuskegee University in Alabama, and Ron Lewis was appointed dean of the College of Business and Human Services at Manchester University in Indiana.
Graduate Schools

Two Louisiana HBCUs Launch an Accelerated Pathway to Law School

Grambling State University in Louisiana and the Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge have established a 3+3 accelerated pathway that will allow Grambling State undergraduates to complete law school prerequisites in just three years, culminating in guaranteed admission to the Law Center for students who meet eligibility requirements.
Appointments & Awards

New Roles for Four Black Scholars in Higher Education

Nadya Mason is vice president for research at the University of Chicago and Fayron Epps is associate dean of the School of Nursing at Georgia State University. Leonard Egede of the University at Buffalo was named a SUNY Distinguished Professor and Joshua Adewole Kerobo was appointed to the faculty of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
HBCUs

Shaw University Approved to Launch Its First Doctoral Degree

Beginning in the Spring 2027 semester, Shaw University will offer an educational doctorate in artificial intelligence and moral agency. The program is Shaw's first doctoral program and the first degree of its kind at a historically Black college or university.
Appointments & Awards

University of Arkansas’ Cynthia Nance Honored by the American Bar Association

Professor Nance recently completed her second tenure as dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law. She was first appointed dean in 2006, making her the first woman and first person of color to lead the law school.
HBCUs

Coppin State University Lowers Cost for Residential Students

“When was the last time you heard of a university lowering costs? This is about putting students first,” said Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins. “At a time when families are facing rising costs for food, housing, transportation, and other necessities, we are doing everything we can to make college more affordable.
Appointments & Awards

New Appointments for Seven Black Administrators at Colleges and Universities

The appointments are S.G. Carthell, Sr. at Murray State University, Nicole Porter at the College of Alameda, Llyod H. Nesbitt at Edward Waters University, Jacqueline G. Powell at Rust College, Brian A. Snell at Florida Memorial University, Joshua Smith at the University of Lyncburg, and Donna Polk at Coppin State 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.
Black Studies

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.
HBCUs

Drake State Community & Technical College Offers Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program With Boeing

Housed on the Drake State Technical & Community College campus, the Boeing Technical Apprenticeship Program is designed to prepare local community members for careers in defense and advanced manufacturing.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Florence Okoro, 1961-2026

At the time of her passing, Dr. Okoro was in her eleventh year of teaching at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte School of Nursing. Her scholarship centered on chronic illness management and caregiver support.
Racism

University of Connecticut to Participate in Statewide Hate Crime Reporting Campaign

The University of Connecticut is partnering with state officials on a new campaign to help Connecticut residents understand what constitutes a hate crime and how to report incidents of bias and discrimination.
African-American History

Ohio University Southern Project Aims to Document the African American Experience in Appalachia

A new documentary from students and faculty at Ohio University Southern features oral histories tracing the Ohio River corridor's African American story from its roots to present day.
HBCUs

Tuskegee University to Launch Cosmetic Science Program

“As the beauty industry continues to expand, so too does the demand for professionals who understand both science and culture,” said Olga Bolden-Tiller, dean of the College of Agriculture, Environment, and Nutrition Sciences at Tuskegee University.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Tony Brown, 1933-2026

In addition to his pioneering career in broadcast journalism, Brown served as dean of both the School of Communications at Howard University and the Scripps Howard School of Journalism at Hampton University in Virginia.
Enrollments

Data Shows Recent Increases in Enrollment, Persistence, and Retention of Black College Students

From the Spring 2025 to Spring 2026 semesters, Black undergraduate enrollment increased by 3.4 percent and Black graduate enrollment increased by 6.5 percent. There were also notable increases in the number of Black students who persisted to their second year of postsecondary education.
Breaking News

Trump Administration Seeks to End Race-Based Affinity Housing at Colleges and Universities

Craig Trainor, assistant secretary for fair housing and equal opportunity at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, recently released a letter declaring that race-based affinity housing at colleges and universities violates federal anti-discrimination law.
HBCUs

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Report Assess AI Readiness at HBCUs

Although some 75 percent of surveyed leaders at TMCF member institutions reported using AI on a daily or weekly basis in early 2026, many of these colleges and universities operate without an institutional strategy for AI implementation.
Breaking News

Shannon W. Dycus Named the First Black Woman President of Eastern Mennonite University

An administrator at the university for the past several years, Dr. Dycus has led Eastern Mennonite University on an interim basis since July 2025. She will officially become the university's first Black woman president on July 1.
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Racial Gap

Report Ranks U.S. States by Prevalence of Racial Segregation in Public Schools

According to the report, New York's public school system is the most racially segregated among all U.S. states, followed by Illinois and Pennsylvania. In contrast, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming have the lowest levels of racial segregation in public schools.
Breaking News

George Mason University Extends Contract for President Gregory Washington

Dr. Washington became the the first Black president of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, on July 1, 2020. He is now slated to serve in the role through at least June 30, 2031.
HBCUs

How Parental Engagement, Race, and Socioeconomic Factors Impact Children’s School Readiness

After controlling for parents' income, education, and engagement, a new study found African American children's reading scores were comparable to their White peers. However, racial differences in mathematics readiness remained
Breaking News

André Denham Appointed Dean of the University of Alabama Graduate School

A faculty member since 2012, Dr. Denham was recently promoted to dean of the Graduate School at the University of Alabama. Prior to his new role, he was the school's associate dean for graduate affairs.
African-American History

Research Examines the Itineraries of Underground Railroad Passengers Arriving in Philadelphia

Using historical records from Black abolitionist William Still, researchers from Temple University have traced the journeys of nearly 1,000 freedom seekers arriving in Philadelphia in the mid-nineteenth century, revealing insights into their places of origin and how they traveled on the Underground Railroad.
Breaking News

Two Black Men Selected to Lead Business Schools at Universities

Sean Edmund Rogers was named dean of the Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science at Tuskegee University in Alabama, and Ron Lewis was appointed dean of the College of Business and Human Services at Manchester University in Indiana.
Graduate Schools

Two Louisiana HBCUs Launch an Accelerated Pathway to Law School

Grambling State University in Louisiana and the Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge have established a 3+3 accelerated pathway that will allow Grambling State undergraduates to complete law school prerequisites in just three years, culminating in guaranteed admission to the Law Center for students who meet eligibility requirements.
Appointments & Awards

New Roles for Four Black Scholars in Higher Education

Nadya Mason is vice president for research at the University of Chicago and Fayron Epps is associate dean of the School of Nursing at Georgia State University. Leonard Egede of the University at Buffalo was named a SUNY Distinguished Professor and Joshua Adewole Kerobo was appointed to the faculty of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
HBCUs

Shaw University Approved to Launch Its First Doctoral Degree

Beginning in the Spring 2027 semester, Shaw University will offer an educational doctorate in artificial intelligence and moral agency. The program is Shaw's first doctoral program and the first degree of its kind at a historically Black college or university.
Appointments & Awards

University of Arkansas’ Cynthia Nance Honored by the American Bar Association

Professor Nance recently completed her second tenure as dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law. She was first appointed dean in 2006, making her the first woman and first person of color to lead the law school.
HBCUs

Coppin State University Lowers Cost for Residential Students

“When was the last time you heard of a university lowering costs? This is about putting students first,” said Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins. “At a time when families are facing rising costs for food, housing, transportation, and other necessities, we are doing everything we can to make college more affordable.
Appointments & Awards

New Appointments for Seven Black Administrators at Colleges and Universities

The appointments are S.G. Carthell, Sr. at Murray State University, Nicole Porter at the College of Alameda, Llyod H. Nesbitt at Edward Waters University, Jacqueline G. Powell at Rust College, Brian A. Snell at Florida Memorial University, Joshua Smith at the University of Lyncburg, and Donna Polk at Coppin State 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.
Black Studies

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.
HBCUs

Drake State Community & Technical College Offers Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program With Boeing

Housed on the Drake State Technical & Community College campus, the Boeing Technical Apprenticeship Program is designed to prepare local community members for careers in defense and advanced manufacturing.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Florence Okoro, 1961-2026

At the time of her passing, Dr. Okoro was in her eleventh year of teaching at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte School of Nursing. Her scholarship centered on chronic illness management and caregiver support.
Racism

University of Connecticut to Participate in Statewide Hate Crime Reporting Campaign

The University of Connecticut is partnering with state officials on a new campaign to help Connecticut residents understand what constitutes a hate crime and how to report incidents of bias and discrimination.
African-American History

Ohio University Southern Project Aims to Document the African American Experience in Appalachia

A new documentary from students and faculty at Ohio University Southern features oral histories tracing the Ohio River corridor's African American story from its roots to present day.
HBCUs

Tuskegee University to Launch Cosmetic Science Program

“As the beauty industry continues to expand, so too does the demand for professionals who understand both science and culture,” said Olga Bolden-Tiller, dean of the College of Agriculture, Environment, and Nutrition Sciences at Tuskegee University.
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