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Joshua Steele to Lead Online Learning at Temple University

On September 21, Dr. Steele is slated to become the inaugural executive director of Temple Online. He has extensive experience leading online learning platforms, including prior roles at the University of Tennessee, the University of Arizona, and the University of Florida.

Chika Okafor Named to a Top Post at the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine

Breaking News
The American College of Veterinary Preventative Medicine has selected Dr. Okafor to lead its epidemiology speciality. A pre-harvest food safety epidemiologist, Dr. Okafor is an associate professor and director veterinary public health at the University of Tennessee.

Five Black Leaders Appointed to Dean Positions in Higher Education

Breaking News
The new deans are Wendy N. Nembhard at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Vanessa B. Sheppard at Florida A&M University, MiShelle A. Edwards at Jarvis Christian University in Texas, Renardo Murray at Alcorn State University in Mississippi, and Erika C. Burt at Oakton College in Illinois.

Monica L. Baskin Is the First Woman to Lead the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

Breaking News
On August 3, Dr. Baskin became the first woman to lead the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. She is now the first Black woman to serve as director of a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center.

Research & Studies

Report Examines the Labor Market Disadvantages Facing Young Black Women

“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

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.

Black Communities May Face Higher Exposure to Extreme Heat Over the Next Century

Racial Gap
A new multi-university study has projected some 66 percent of U.S. counties will be at-risk for extreme heat exposure by 2100, with older adults, Black people, and residents living in the Southeast facing the highest risk.

Black Students Earned Less than Five Percent of Physics Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded in 2024–2025

Racial Gap
New data from the American Institute of Physics has revealed Black students represented about 4.7 percent of all recipients of physics bachelor's degrees awarded by U.S. institutions during the 2024–2025 academic year. Black students' representation among physics undergraduate degree recipients has gradually increased over the past two decades.

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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.
Appointments & Awards

Nwando Achebe Elected to the Royal Historical Society

Dr. Achebe, an endowed professor at Michigan State University, is known for her research on the study of women, gender, sexuality, and oral history in Nigeria.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Edward Bernard Fort, 1932-2026

Dr. Fort served as the eighth chancellor of North Carolina A&T State University from 1982 to 1999. After stepping down from his leadership role, he remained on the faculty of HBCU's department of leadership studies and adult education until June 2023.
Racial Gap

Report Examines the Labor Market Disadvantages Facing Young Black Women

“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.
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.
Breaking News

Joshua Steele to Lead Online Learning at Temple University

On September 21, Dr. Steele is slated to become the inaugural executive director of Temple Online. He has extensive experience leading online learning platforms, including prior roles at the University of Tennessee, the University of Arizona, and the University of Florida.
Features

The HBCU Rush

Why African American students are choosing Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Racial Gap

Why New Savings Programs Will Not Close the Racial Retirement 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.
Breaking News

Chika Okafor Named to a Top Post at the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine

The American College of Veterinary Preventative Medicine has selected Dr. Okafor to lead its epidemiology speciality. A pre-harvest food safety epidemiologist, Dr. Okafor is an associate professor and director veterinary public health at the University of Tennessee.
Racial Gap

Black Communities May Face Higher Exposure to Extreme Heat Over the Next Century

A new multi-university study has projected some 66 percent of U.S. counties will be at-risk for extreme heat exposure by 2100, with older adults, Black people, and residents living in the Southeast facing the highest risk.
Breaking News

Five Black Leaders Appointed to Dean Positions in Higher Education

The new deans are Wendy N. Nembhard at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Vanessa B. Sheppard at Florida A&M University, MiShelle A. Edwards at Jarvis Christian University in Texas, Renardo Murray at Alcorn State University in Mississippi, and Erika C. Burt at Oakton College in Illinois.
Appointments & Awards

NACUBO Presents Its Highest Honor to Dawn Rhodes

The National Association of College and University Business Officers is honoring Dawn Rhodes, chief business and finance officer and senior vice president at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Appointments & Awards

New Roles for Four Black Scholars in Academia

Daniel Hastings has been granted the highest faculty honor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Linda Baker of Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Derrick Cohens of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are taking on leadership roles at their institutions. Florida State University's Alma Littles is the new president of the Florida Medical Association.
HBCUs

Bethune-Cookman University to Offer Accelerated Pathway to a Nursing Degree

Starting in the Fall 2027 semester, up to 10 high school junior students from local counties will begin online courses for Bethune-Cookman University's nursing curriculum. After their high school graduation, they will be able to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing in only three years.
Appointments & Awards

Shatema Threadcraft Receives Book Awards From the American Political Science Association

Dr. Threadcraft is a member of the Vanderbilt University faculty. Her new book, The Labors of Resurrection: Black Women, Necromancy, and Morrisonian Democracy, has received two book awards from the American Political Science Association.
Graduate Schools

Albany State University Launches Eight New Graduate Certificates

“Workforce readiness is a key priority for the university” said Albany State University President Robert O. Scott. “By offering high-quality programs in critical fields, we are equipping our students with the knowledge and skills needed to lead, innovate, and make meaningful contributions in their communities and professions.”
Appointments & Awards

Seven Black Administrators Selected for New Roles at Colleges and Universities

The appointments are Akirah Bradley-Armstrong at MIT, Corey Edmonds at Morris College, Nechell Bonds at Prairie View A&M University, Juanita Womack at Emory University, Taran L. McZee at Talladega College, Nakia Pugh at the University of the District of Columbia, and Rosalyn Galloway at North Carolina A&T 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.
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

Virginia State University Launches New Graduate Program in Special Education Leadership

“As schools work to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities, strong leadership is more important than ever,” said Willis Walter, dean of the College of Education. “Through this program, Virginia State University is preparing the next generation of special education leaders who will strengthen schools, support educators, and improve educational outcomes for students and their families.”
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Robert Mason, 1960-2026

Mason was a graduate of two historically Black universities: Virginia State University and Clark Atlanta University. He is known for founding the Common Black College Application, a online platform that enables students to apply to 67 HBCUs for only $20.
Diversity

A Snapshot of Black Student Undergraduate Admissions at the University of California

At the system’s flagship Berkeley campus, 417 Black first-year students from California were admitted for the fall 2026 semester, representing 4.4 percent of all admitted first-year Californians. A year ago, 504 Black first-year students were admitted to Berkeley.
Resignations

University of Baltimore President Kurt Schmoke Announces His Retirement

University of Baltimore President Kurt Schmoke will retire from his presidency in June 2027, concluding 13 years of service. Schmoke, who previously served three terms as mayor of Baltimore, is a former dean of the Howard University School of Law.
Racial Gap

Black Students Earned Less than Five Percent of Physics Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded in 2024–2025

New data from the American Institute of Physics has revealed Black students represented about 4.7 percent of all recipients of physics bachelor's degrees awarded by U.S. institutions during the 2024–2025 academic year. Black students' representation among physics undergraduate degree recipients has gradually increased over the past two decades.
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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.
Appointments & Awards

Nwando Achebe Elected to the Royal Historical Society

Dr. Achebe, an endowed professor at Michigan State University, is known for her research on the study of women, gender, sexuality, and oral history in Nigeria.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Edward Bernard Fort, 1932-2026

Dr. Fort served as the eighth chancellor of North Carolina A&T State University from 1982 to 1999. After stepping down from his leadership role, he remained on the faculty of HBCU's department of leadership studies and adult education until June 2023.
Racial Gap

Report Examines the Labor Market Disadvantages Facing Young Black Women

“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.
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.
Breaking News

Joshua Steele to Lead Online Learning at Temple University

On September 21, Dr. Steele is slated to become the inaugural executive director of Temple Online. He has extensive experience leading online learning platforms, including prior roles at the University of Tennessee, the University of Arizona, and the University of Florida.
Features

The HBCU Rush

Why African American students are choosing Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Racial Gap

Why New Savings Programs Will Not Close the Racial Retirement 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.
Breaking News

Chika Okafor Named to a Top Post at the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine

The American College of Veterinary Preventative Medicine has selected Dr. Okafor to lead its epidemiology speciality. A pre-harvest food safety epidemiologist, Dr. Okafor is an associate professor and director veterinary public health at the University of Tennessee.
Racial Gap

Black Communities May Face Higher Exposure to Extreme Heat Over the Next Century

A new multi-university study has projected some 66 percent of U.S. counties will be at-risk for extreme heat exposure by 2100, with older adults, Black people, and residents living in the Southeast facing the highest risk.
Breaking News

Five Black Leaders Appointed to Dean Positions in Higher Education

The new deans are Wendy N. Nembhard at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Vanessa B. Sheppard at Florida A&M University, MiShelle A. Edwards at Jarvis Christian University in Texas, Renardo Murray at Alcorn State University in Mississippi, and Erika C. Burt at Oakton College in Illinois.
Appointments & Awards

NACUBO Presents Its Highest Honor to Dawn Rhodes

The National Association of College and University Business Officers is honoring Dawn Rhodes, chief business and finance officer and senior vice president at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Appointments & Awards

New Roles for Four Black Scholars in Academia

Daniel Hastings has been granted the highest faculty honor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Linda Baker of Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Derrick Cohens of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are taking on leadership roles at their institutions. Florida State University's Alma Littles is the new president of the Florida Medical Association.
HBCUs

Bethune-Cookman University to Offer Accelerated Pathway to a Nursing Degree

Starting in the Fall 2027 semester, up to 10 high school junior students from local counties will begin online courses for Bethune-Cookman University's nursing curriculum. After their high school graduation, they will be able to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing in only three years.
Appointments & Awards

Shatema Threadcraft Receives Book Awards From the American Political Science Association

Dr. Threadcraft is a member of the Vanderbilt University faculty. Her new book, The Labors of Resurrection: Black Women, Necromancy, and Morrisonian Democracy, has received two book awards from the American Political Science Association.
Graduate Schools

Albany State University Launches Eight New Graduate Certificates

“Workforce readiness is a key priority for the university” said Albany State University President Robert O. Scott. “By offering high-quality programs in critical fields, we are equipping our students with the knowledge and skills needed to lead, innovate, and make meaningful contributions in their communities and professions.”
Appointments & Awards

Seven Black Administrators Selected for New Roles at Colleges and Universities

The appointments are Akirah Bradley-Armstrong at MIT, Corey Edmonds at Morris College, Nechell Bonds at Prairie View A&M University, Juanita Womack at Emory University, Taran L. McZee at Talladega College, Nakia Pugh at the University of the District of Columbia, and Rosalyn Galloway at North Carolina A&T 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.
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.
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