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Lonnie Bunch to Step Down as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution

Dr. Bunch, the first African American to serve as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, will step down by the end of 2026. His announcement follows significant conflict between the museum and the Trump administration.

Chidi Blyden Named Executive Director of the Harvard University Center for African Studies

Black Studies
“Harvard’s role is to be a catalyst for educating the world about Africa today, not Africa of the past,” said Chidi Blyden, executive director of the Ivy League institution's Center for African Studies.

Three Black Americans Selected for New Dean Appointments

Breaking News
Rhonda L. Mingo and OL Kelly were named dean of students at Presbyterian College in South Carolina and Southeastern Oklahoma State University, respectively. Jasmin Feimster is dean of arts and sciences at Pitt Community College in North Carolina.

Trump Administration Seeks to End Tax-Exempt Status for Private Schools With DEI Policies

Breaking News
In the Trump administration's latest attempt to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion from higher education, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have issued a new proposal that would strip federal tax-exempt status for any private school, college, or university with race-based policies or programs.

Research & Studies

Trends in the Racial Composition of Eligible U.S. Voters

Over the past two decades, Black Americans' share of the U.S. electorate has consistently hovered around 12 percent. The share of White eligible voters has declined significantly, while the shares of Hispanic and Asian eligible voters have nearly doubled.

What Do Black Americans Think of the Country’s Food System?

According to a new report from Word In Black, the majority of Black Americans say they are at least somewhat insecure about the country's food safety. Nearly three-quarters want lower prices for healthy foods and more than four in 10 want more grocery stores in their neighborhoods.

Research Finds Neighborhood Integration Does Not Lead to Higher Black-White Marriage Rates

Research & Studies
Although economically-mixed neighborhoods lead to higher rates of marriage between high-income and low-income adults, racially-mixed neighborhoods do not result in higher rates of Black-White marriages.

Study Finds Gender Stereotypes in STEM May Not Exist Among Black Women and Men

Research & Studies
“What we found was that Black men and Black women were viewed similarly on scientist-related traits. This suggests that racial stereotypes may be a particularly important factor shaping perceptions of who is seen as belonging in science,” said lead author Sheba Aikawa, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Half of Black Americans Describe Themselves as “Working Class”

Research & Studies
About 54 percent of Black adults in the U.S. say the term “working class” describes them well. Notably, college-educated Black adults are more likely than Black adults without a college degree to identity with the term (58 percent versus 53 percent).

Study Finds People Often Don’t Notice the Absence of Black People in a Group

Research & Studies
A new study finds that people are significantly more likely to notice the absence of White people in a group than they are the absence of Black people. This bias in perception can mask inequality and make our environments appear more diverse than they truly are.

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Breaking News

Lonnie Bunch to Step Down as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution

Dr. Bunch, the first African American to serve as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, will step down by the end of 2026. His announcement follows significant conflict between the museum and the Trump administration.
Research & Studies

Trends in the Racial Composition of Eligible U.S. Voters

Over the past two decades, Black Americans' share of the U.S. electorate has consistently hovered around 12 percent. The share of White eligible voters has declined significantly, while the shares of Hispanic and Asian eligible voters have nearly doubled.
Black Studies

Chidi Blyden Named Executive Director of the Harvard University Center for African Studies

“Harvard’s role is to be a catalyst for educating the world about Africa today, not Africa of the past,” said Chidi Blyden, executive director of the Ivy League institution's Center for African Studies.
Research & Studies

What Do Black Americans Think of the Country’s Food System?

According to a new report from Word In Black, the majority of Black Americans say they are at least somewhat insecure about the country's food safety. Nearly three-quarters want lower prices for healthy foods and more than four in 10 want more grocery stores in their neighborhoods.
Breaking News

Three Black Americans Selected for New Dean Appointments

Rhonda L. Mingo and OL Kelly were named dean of students at Presbyterian College in South Carolina and Southeastern Oklahoma State University, respectively. Jasmin Feimster is dean of arts and sciences at Pitt Community College in North Carolina.
Graduate Schools

Morehouse School of Medicine and Atrium Health to Construct $700 Million Hospital in Atlanta

“Today marks a meaningful step toward expanding access to care for families across Atlanta and South Fulton who have waited too long and traveled too far for essential health services," said Valerie Montgomery Rice, president and CEO of the historically Black medical school.
Appointments & Awards

New Academic Appointments for Eight Black Scholars

Here is this week’s roundup of Black faculty members who have been appointed to new positions in the academic world. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@jbhe.com.
HBCUs

New Partnership to Support Immersive Media, Entertainment, and Gaming Program at Bowie State

This fall, Bowie State University launched a new bachelor's degree program in immersive media, entertainment, and gaming. To support the program, the HBCU has partnered with Revolutionary VP Studios to provide students with training opportunities in virtual reality and production design.
Appointments & Awards

UCLA’s E. Dale Abel Receives Prestigious Honor from the Government of Jamaica

E. Dale Abel of the University of California, Los Angles has been awarded the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander by the Government of Jamaica. The award is one of the nation's highest honors.
Foreign Studies

Virginia State University Establishes New Partnership With a University in Ghana

The two institutions have established a framework for academic cooperation that will create new opportunities for student and faculty exchanges, collaborative research, leadership development initiatives, and cross-cultural learning experiences.
Appointments & Awards

Three Black Administrators Appointed to New Roles in Higher Education

Lindsey Hunter is the vice president for strategic enrollment management at Langston University in Oklahoma. LaShaunda Reese is a new associate director in the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana and Darrell L. Farewell is chief financial officer at Salem Academy and College in North Carolina.
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.
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.
Athletics

Lucrative NIL Deals Have Stalled the NAACP’s Campaign to Boycott Athletics Programs at Southern Universities

The NAACP's Out of Bounds campaigns calls for a national boycott of athletic and financial support in southern states that have moved to limit Black voting rights. However, this campaign has been unsuccessful so far, as athletic recruiting in the campaign's targeted states has surged in recent months.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Willie Washington, 1951–2026

Washington coached basketball and served as an athletics administration at Benedict College in South Carolina for 38 years. Earlier in his career, he held athletics roles with Allen University in South Carolina and Barber-Scotia College in North Carolina.
Leadership

Anthony Docanto Named the First Black Principal of Boston College High School

Boston College High School is a private, Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory school for boys in Boston, Massachusetts. It was originally founded as a preparatory school for Boston College, but became independent in 1927.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Eddie R. Williams Jr.

Dr. Williams was the first African American to serve in a vice presidential role at Northern Illinois University. He dedicated more than four decades of service the university, ultimately rising to the position of chief of operations and executive vice president of finance and facilities.
Research & Studies

Research Finds Neighborhood Integration Does Not Lead to Higher Black-White Marriage Rates

Although economically-mixed neighborhoods lead to higher rates of marriage between high-income and low-income adults, racially-mixed neighborhoods do not result in higher rates of Black-White marriages.
Breaking News

Trump Administration Seeks to End Tax-Exempt Status for Private Schools With DEI Policies

In the Trump administration's latest attempt to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion from higher education, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have issued a new proposal that would strip federal tax-exempt status for any private school, college, or university with race-based policies or programs.
Research & Studies

Study Finds Gender Stereotypes in STEM May Not Exist Among Black Women and Men

“What we found was that Black men and Black women were viewed similarly on scientist-related traits. This suggests that racial stereotypes may be a particularly important factor shaping perceptions of who is seen as belonging in science,” said lead author Sheba Aikawa, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Breaking News

Titus Sanders Named Executive Director of the Elizabeth City State University School of Aviation

Sanders is a pilot for United Airlines, a retired chief warrant officer of the U.S. Army, and chair of the board of directors for the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals. Before his new role, he led the aviation science department at Tuskegee University in Alabama.
Research & Studies

Half of Black Americans Describe Themselves as “Working Class”

About 54 percent of Black adults in the U.S. say the term “working class” describes them well. Notably, college-educated Black adults are more likely than Black adults without a college degree to identity with the term (58 percent versus 53 percent).
Breaking News

Joe Ricks to Chair the ACBSP Board of Directors

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a global accrediting body for business education. As chair, Xavier University of Louisiana's Joe Ricks will provide strategic leadership for the organization, which serves institutions in more than 60 countries.
HBCUs

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Sues Lower Oxford Township Over New Special Events Ordinance

A new Lower Oxford Township ordinance requires a formal permit for any event expected to draw more than 500 people, such as Lincoln's homecoming celebration. According to the HBCU, this ordinance violates the community's First Amendment rights by unjustly restricting Lincoln's ability to host gatherings essential to its academic mission.
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Breaking News

Lonnie Bunch to Step Down as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution

Dr. Bunch, the first African American to serve as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, will step down by the end of 2026. His announcement follows significant conflict between the museum and the Trump administration.
Research & Studies

Trends in the Racial Composition of Eligible U.S. Voters

Over the past two decades, Black Americans' share of the U.S. electorate has consistently hovered around 12 percent. The share of White eligible voters has declined significantly, while the shares of Hispanic and Asian eligible voters have nearly doubled.
Black Studies

Chidi Blyden Named Executive Director of the Harvard University Center for African Studies

“Harvard’s role is to be a catalyst for educating the world about Africa today, not Africa of the past,” said Chidi Blyden, executive director of the Ivy League institution's Center for African Studies.
Research & Studies

What Do Black Americans Think of the Country’s Food System?

According to a new report from Word In Black, the majority of Black Americans say they are at least somewhat insecure about the country's food safety. Nearly three-quarters want lower prices for healthy foods and more than four in 10 want more grocery stores in their neighborhoods.
Breaking News

Three Black Americans Selected for New Dean Appointments

Rhonda L. Mingo and OL Kelly were named dean of students at Presbyterian College in South Carolina and Southeastern Oklahoma State University, respectively. Jasmin Feimster is dean of arts and sciences at Pitt Community College in North Carolina.
Graduate Schools

Morehouse School of Medicine and Atrium Health to Construct $700 Million Hospital in Atlanta

“Today marks a meaningful step toward expanding access to care for families across Atlanta and South Fulton who have waited too long and traveled too far for essential health services," said Valerie Montgomery Rice, president and CEO of the historically Black medical school.
Appointments & Awards

New Academic Appointments for Eight Black Scholars

Here is this week’s roundup of Black faculty members who have been appointed to new positions in the academic world. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@jbhe.com.
HBCUs

New Partnership to Support Immersive Media, Entertainment, and Gaming Program at Bowie State

This fall, Bowie State University launched a new bachelor's degree program in immersive media, entertainment, and gaming. To support the program, the HBCU has partnered with Revolutionary VP Studios to provide students with training opportunities in virtual reality and production design.
Appointments & Awards

UCLA’s E. Dale Abel Receives Prestigious Honor from the Government of Jamaica

E. Dale Abel of the University of California, Los Angles has been awarded the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander by the Government of Jamaica. The award is one of the nation's highest honors.
Foreign Studies

Virginia State University Establishes New Partnership With a University in Ghana

The two institutions have established a framework for academic cooperation that will create new opportunities for student and faculty exchanges, collaborative research, leadership development initiatives, and cross-cultural learning experiences.
Appointments & Awards

Three Black Administrators Appointed to New Roles in Higher Education

Lindsey Hunter is the vice president for strategic enrollment management at Langston University in Oklahoma. LaShaunda Reese is a new associate director in the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana and Darrell L. Farewell is chief financial officer at Salem Academy and College in North Carolina.
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.
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.
Athletics

Lucrative NIL Deals Have Stalled the NAACP’s Campaign to Boycott Athletics Programs at Southern Universities

The NAACP's Out of Bounds campaigns calls for a national boycott of athletic and financial support in southern states that have moved to limit Black voting rights. However, this campaign has been unsuccessful so far, as athletic recruiting in the campaign's targeted states has surged in recent months.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Willie Washington, 1951–2026

Washington coached basketball and served as an athletics administration at Benedict College in South Carolina for 38 years. Earlier in his career, he held athletics roles with Allen University in South Carolina and Barber-Scotia College in North Carolina.
Leadership

Anthony Docanto Named the First Black Principal of Boston College High School

Boston College High School is a private, Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory school for boys in Boston, Massachusetts. It was originally founded as a preparatory school for Boston College, but became independent in 1927.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Eddie R. Williams Jr.

Dr. Williams was the first African American to serve in a vice presidential role at Northern Illinois University. He dedicated more than four decades of service the university, ultimately rising to the position of chief of operations and executive vice president of finance and facilities.
Research & Studies

Research Finds Neighborhood Integration Does Not Lead to Higher Black-White Marriage Rates

Although economically-mixed neighborhoods lead to higher rates of marriage between high-income and low-income adults, racially-mixed neighborhoods do not result in higher rates of Black-White marriages.
Breaking News

Trump Administration Seeks to End Tax-Exempt Status for Private Schools With DEI Policies

In the Trump administration's latest attempt to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion from higher education, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have issued a new proposal that would strip federal tax-exempt status for any private school, college, or university with race-based policies or programs.
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