The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education

In Memoriam: Norman C. Francis, 1931-2026

Norman C. Francis served as president of historically Black Xavier University of Louisiana for nearly five decades. When he retired in 2015, he was the longest-tenured university president in the United States.

Eric Wilcots to Lead the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Breaking News
A faculty member since 1995, Dr. Wilcots currently serves as dean of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Letters & Science. He is slated to become the institution's interim president on May 17.

Kenneth Alexander Named Interim President of Richard Bland College in Virginia

Breaking News
Since 2016, Dr. Alexander has served as mayor of the City of Norfolk, Virginia. Last year, he took on additional responsibilities as vice chancellor for strategic partnerships for the Virginia Community College System.

Sharon Oliver to Lead the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Breaking News
Dr. Oliver currently serves as associate vice chancellor for enrollment management at North Carolina Central University, where she oversees all aspects of the HBCU's enrollment strategy and financial aid administration.

Research & Studies

College-Educated Black Women Experienced the Largest Employment Losses in 2025

In 2025, Black women with a bachelor's degree as their highest level of education experienced a 3.5 percent drop in their employment rate, largely due to sweeping federal layoffs and buyouts over the past year.

Black Faculty Are Twice as Likely to Be Adjuncts Than Tenure-Track Professors

Black faculty represent 5 percent of tenure-track faculty, but 10 percent of adjuncts, who make significantly less money and receive fewer benefits.

Study Finds Older Black Adults Spend Fewer Years Married and More Time Living Alone

Racial Gap
“These disparities are important because later-life living situations shape people’s social and financial security, and policies intended to support older Americans are often structured around traditional assumptions about marriage that most closely fit the experiences of White Americans,” said senior author Emma Zang of Yale University.

New Report Analyzes Post-Affirmative Action Enrollment Outcomes at Over Three Thousand U.S. Institutions

Enrollments
A new report from the grass-roots organization Class Action has analyzed federal data from 2024 regarding 3,000 colleges and universities compared to similar information from 2022 and 2023 to determine the immediate impact of the Supreme Court's 2023 decision to end affirmative action.

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Voorhees University President Ronnie Hopkins Receives Five-Year Contract Extension

“Leading Voorhees University is both an honor and a calling,” said Dr. Hopkins. “I am deeply grateful to the board of trustees for their continued trust and partnership. Together, we will continue building on this momentum — expanding opportunity, strengthening outcomes, and advancing Voorhees to the next level of excellence.”
Appointments & Awards

New Faculty Appointments for Three Black Scholars

John Thabiti Willis of Grinnell College in Iowa and Erica Edwards of Yale University have been selected for endowed faculty positions at their institutions. Chipo Dendere was promoted to associate professor with tenure at Wellesley College in Massachusetts.
HBCUs

Tuskegee University to Launch Online Global Campus

Launching in the fall 2027 semester, the Tuskegee University Global Campus will offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in an online platform designed to support non-traditional learners and students facing financial barriers.
Appointments & Awards

Clemson’s Brandi Nicole Hinnant-Crawford Receives National Book Award in Educator Preparation

The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education has honored Dr. Hinnant-Crawford for the second edition of her book Improvement Science in Education: A Primer
HBCUs

Kentucky State University Approved to Offer New Graduate Degree in Sports Analytics

“This new program is built to balance academic foundations with practical application,” said Patrese A. Nesbitt, assistant professor of exercise science. “Students will learn to turn complex information into clear insights that support better decisions — whether they’re working in athletics, education, or another sector where data is shaping strategy and outcomes.”
Breaking News

In Memoriam: Norman C. Francis, 1931-2026

Norman C. Francis served as president of historically Black Xavier University of Louisiana for nearly five decades. When he retired in 2015, he was the longest-tenured university president in the United States.
Appointments & Awards

Four African Americans Selected for Administrative Positions at HBCUs

The appointments are Linell J. Jefferson III at North Carolina Central University, Raymon Hicks at Savannah State University in Georgia, Todd Greene at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Jarrod Benjamin at Albany State University in Georgia.
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.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Ione Vargus, 1930-2025

In 1978, Dr. Vargus was named dean of Temple University's School of Social Administration, making her the university's first African American and first woman to serve as an academic dean. She was an expert on family reunions, particularly the importance of such events in African American culture.
Black Studies

University of Texas at Austin to Combine Its Race and Gender Studies Programs

“UT is reversing roughly 50 years of intellectual progress and innovation,” said Julie Minich, professor of Mexican American and Latino Studies and of English. “If the goal is to make sure UT is no longer a global leader in higher education this is a great move.”
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Ernest Morrell, 1971-2026

At the time of his passing, Dr. Morrell was serving as the the Coyle Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. A renowned literacy studies scholar, Dr. Morrell advocated for literacy as a means of social justice, empowering youth to access information, exercise informed citizenship, and participate fully in civic and cultural life.
Racial Gap

College-Educated Black Women Experienced the Largest Employment Losses in 2025

In 2025, Black women with a bachelor's degree as their highest level of education experienced a 3.5 percent drop in their employment rate, largely due to sweeping federal layoffs and buyouts over the past year.
Breaking News

Eric Wilcots to Lead the University of Wisconsin-Madison

A faculty member since 1995, Dr. Wilcots currently serves as dean of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Letters & Science. He is slated to become the institution's interim president on May 17.
Faculty

Black Faculty Are Twice as Likely to Be Adjuncts Than Tenure-Track Professors

Black faculty represent 5 percent of tenure-track faculty, but 10 percent of adjuncts, who make significantly less money and receive fewer benefits.
Breaking News

Kenneth Alexander Named Interim President of Richard Bland College in Virginia

Since 2016, Dr. Alexander has served as mayor of the City of Norfolk, Virginia. Last year, he took on additional responsibilities as vice chancellor for strategic partnerships for the Virginia Community College System.
Racial Gap

Study Finds Older Black Adults Spend Fewer Years Married and More Time Living Alone

“These disparities are important because later-life living situations shape people’s social and financial security, and policies intended to support older Americans are often structured around traditional assumptions about marriage that most closely fit the experiences of White Americans,” said senior author Emma Zang of Yale University.
Breaking News

Sharon Oliver to Lead the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Dr. Oliver currently serves as associate vice chancellor for enrollment management at North Carolina Central University, where she oversees all aspects of the HBCU's enrollment strategy and financial aid administration.
HBCUs

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Joins Statewide Initiative in Inclusive Postsecondary Education

Alongside Arkansas State University-Jonesboro and Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is participating in a statewide initiative to expand postsecondary opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Appointments & Awards

Three Black Scholars Who Are Taking on New Roles in Academia

Kaakpema Yelpaala is faculty director of the Future of Health Innovation Hub at the Yale School of Public Health. Karen Keaton Jackson of North Carolina Central University and Mopelola Adeola of Purdue University are taking on leadership roles with the Southern Regional Honors Council and the Midwest Nursing Research Society, respectively.
Foreign Studies

Voorhees University Partners With Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in Kenya

Going forward, the two partnering institutions plan to collaborate on academic staff training, faculty and student exchanges, online courses, internships, and research opportunities in a myriad of STEM fields.
African-American History

The University of Massachusetts Amherst Renames Series of Awards to Honor John H. Bracey Jr.

Professor Bracey taught in the W.E.B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies at UMass Amherst for over 50 years. In recognition of his legacy, the university has renamed its Chancellor's Leadership Awards to the Professor John H. Bracey Jr. Leadership Awards, which honor students, faculty, and staff who foster a more equitable and inclusive campus community.
HBCUs

Central State University in Ohio Launches New Student Writing Center

Faculty and staff at historically Black Central State University in Ohio have created a new Writing Center to provide students with consistent writing help from peer tutors and faculty members.
Appointments & Awards

Six Black Administrators Appointed to New Roles at HBCUs

The appointments are Ashley Conner at Edward Waters University, Erin Wiggins Gilliam at Albany State University, Aristide J. Collins Jr. at Howard University, Jalen R. Baker at Livingstone College, Leslie D. Rose at Xavier University of Louisiana, and Marc DeWitt at Central State University.
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Voorhees University President Ronnie Hopkins Receives Five-Year Contract Extension

“Leading Voorhees University is both an honor and a calling,” said Dr. Hopkins. “I am deeply grateful to the board of trustees for their continued trust and partnership. Together, we will continue building on this momentum — expanding opportunity, strengthening outcomes, and advancing Voorhees to the next level of excellence.”
Appointments & Awards

New Faculty Appointments for Three Black Scholars

John Thabiti Willis of Grinnell College in Iowa and Erica Edwards of Yale University have been selected for endowed faculty positions at their institutions. Chipo Dendere was promoted to associate professor with tenure at Wellesley College in Massachusetts.
HBCUs

Tuskegee University to Launch Online Global Campus

Launching in the fall 2027 semester, the Tuskegee University Global Campus will offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in an online platform designed to support non-traditional learners and students facing financial barriers.
Appointments & Awards

Clemson’s Brandi Nicole Hinnant-Crawford Receives National Book Award in Educator Preparation

The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education has honored Dr. Hinnant-Crawford for the second edition of her book Improvement Science in Education: A Primer
HBCUs

Kentucky State University Approved to Offer New Graduate Degree in Sports Analytics

“This new program is built to balance academic foundations with practical application,” said Patrese A. Nesbitt, assistant professor of exercise science. “Students will learn to turn complex information into clear insights that support better decisions — whether they’re working in athletics, education, or another sector where data is shaping strategy and outcomes.”
Breaking News

In Memoriam: Norman C. Francis, 1931-2026

Norman C. Francis served as president of historically Black Xavier University of Louisiana for nearly five decades. When he retired in 2015, he was the longest-tenured university president in the United States.
Appointments & Awards

Four African Americans Selected for Administrative Positions at HBCUs

The appointments are Linell J. Jefferson III at North Carolina Central University, Raymon Hicks at Savannah State University in Georgia, Todd Greene at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Jarrod Benjamin at Albany State University in Georgia.
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.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Ione Vargus, 1930-2025

In 1978, Dr. Vargus was named dean of Temple University's School of Social Administration, making her the university's first African American and first woman to serve as an academic dean. She was an expert on family reunions, particularly the importance of such events in African American culture.
Black Studies

University of Texas at Austin to Combine Its Race and Gender Studies Programs

“UT is reversing roughly 50 years of intellectual progress and innovation,” said Julie Minich, professor of Mexican American and Latino Studies and of English. “If the goal is to make sure UT is no longer a global leader in higher education this is a great move.”
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Ernest Morrell, 1971-2026

At the time of his passing, Dr. Morrell was serving as the the Coyle Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. A renowned literacy studies scholar, Dr. Morrell advocated for literacy as a means of social justice, empowering youth to access information, exercise informed citizenship, and participate fully in civic and cultural life.
Racial Gap

College-Educated Black Women Experienced the Largest Employment Losses in 2025

In 2025, Black women with a bachelor's degree as their highest level of education experienced a 3.5 percent drop in their employment rate, largely due to sweeping federal layoffs and buyouts over the past year.
Breaking News

Eric Wilcots to Lead the University of Wisconsin-Madison

A faculty member since 1995, Dr. Wilcots currently serves as dean of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Letters & Science. He is slated to become the institution's interim president on May 17.
Faculty

Black Faculty Are Twice as Likely to Be Adjuncts Than Tenure-Track Professors

Black faculty represent 5 percent of tenure-track faculty, but 10 percent of adjuncts, who make significantly less money and receive fewer benefits.
Breaking News

Kenneth Alexander Named Interim President of Richard Bland College in Virginia

Since 2016, Dr. Alexander has served as mayor of the City of Norfolk, Virginia. Last year, he took on additional responsibilities as vice chancellor for strategic partnerships for the Virginia Community College System.
Racial Gap

Study Finds Older Black Adults Spend Fewer Years Married and More Time Living Alone

“These disparities are important because later-life living situations shape people’s social and financial security, and policies intended to support older Americans are often structured around traditional assumptions about marriage that most closely fit the experiences of White Americans,” said senior author Emma Zang of Yale University.
Breaking News

Sharon Oliver to Lead the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Dr. Oliver currently serves as associate vice chancellor for enrollment management at North Carolina Central University, where she oversees all aspects of the HBCU's enrollment strategy and financial aid administration.
HBCUs

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Joins Statewide Initiative in Inclusive Postsecondary Education

Alongside Arkansas State University-Jonesboro and Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is participating in a statewide initiative to expand postsecondary opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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In Memoriam: Norman C. Francis, 1931-2026

Breaking News
Norman C. Francis served as president of historically Black Xavier University of Louisiana for nearly five decades. When he retired in 2015, he was the longest-tenured university president in the United States.

Eric Wilcots to Lead the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Breaking News
A faculty member since 1995, Dr. Wilcots currently serves as dean of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Letters & Science. He is slated to become the institution's interim president on May 17.

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