Monthly Archives: February, 2014

CalState Los Angeles Will Require Students to Take Courses on Race and Ethnicity

The AcadCalStateLAemic Senate at California State University in Los Angeles has approved a measure by a vote of 33 to 18 that will require all students to complete a course that focuses on issues of race or ethnicity.

Higher Education Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

How Letters From His Mother Influenced the Writing of Langston Hughes

John Edgar Tidwell, a professor of English at the University of Kansas, and Carmaletta Williams, a professor of English and African American studies at Johnson County Community College shed new light on the writings of Langston Hughes.

American University of Nigeria to Open New “Smart” Library

The American University of Nigeria is an innovator in digital library technology. The library has more than 200,000 electronic books and journals in its inventory.

Brown University Expands PostDoc Diversity Program

Brown University plans to bring six postdoctoral fellows from underrepresented minority groups to campus for two years each. African Americans, American Indians, and women in science and economics will be the focus of recruiting efforts.

North Carolina Central University Official to Take County Manager Post

Wendell Davis, vice chancellor for administration and finance at North Carolina Central University in Durham, has announced that he will step down from his post in April to become Durham County Manager.

New Arts Hall at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools to Honor Gordon Parks

The George Lucas Family Foundation has pledged to donate $25 million to the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools for a new arts hall. At George Lucas' request, the building will be named to honor Gordon Parks.

Columbia University Awards the Kennedy Prize for Drama to Dominque Morisseau

The 2014 Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History was awarded by Columbia University to Dominique Morisseau for her play Detroit '67.

Elson Floyd to Remain as President of Washington State University Through 2021

President Floyd's contract was not due to expire until 2016 but the board decided to add five years to the term of the agreement due to Dr. Floyd's "exemplary service." He has served as president since May 2007.

The Advanced Placement Tests on Which Black Students Have Been More Likely to Succeed

Of the 34 AP examinations offered in 2013, African Americans scored the highest on several foreign language tests. Also the racial gap in AP scores were the lowest on many of the foreign languages tests.

Simmons College of Kentucky Receives Accreditation

Founded by former slaves in 1879, what is now known as Simmons College of Kentucky has received accreditation for the first time from the Association for Biblical Higher Education.

New Government Data Shows a Racial Gap in Home Internet Use

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that 83.6 percent of the non-Hispanic White population in the United States has Internet access in their home. For Black Americans, the figure is 68 percent.

Two Black Scholars Named to Endowed Professorships

Robert M. Franklin Jr., former president of Morehouse College was appointed to an endowed chair at Emory University and Pat Obi was named to an endowed professorship at Purdue University Calumet.

Joseph Francisco Among the Finalists for Dean of Arts and Sciences at the University of Nebraska

Joseph S. Francisco is the William E. Moore Distinguished Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science and Chemistry at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Jackson State University To Add Four Degree Programs

Included in the new programs are two doctoral degrees in engineering, a bachelor's degree in statistics, and the state's only bachelor's degree program in biomedical engineering.

NYU Scholar Lyle Ashton Harris Selected to Win the David C. Driskell Prize

Lyle Ashton Harris was chosen as the winner of the 2014 David C. Driskell Prize, given to an early career scholar or artist who has made an original and important contribution to the field of African American art or art history.

St. Augustine’s University Sees Sharp Drop in Enrollments

Some 200 of the 1,267 students who enrolled last fall have not returned for the Spring 2014 semester. The enrollment drop has produced a $3 million shortfall in tuition revenue.

Honors for Two African American Professors

Ruth Wilson Gilmore of the City University of New York was honored by the Association of American Geographers and Michelle Albert of Howard University received the Red Dress Award from Women's Day and the American Heart Association.

Honors for the Student Newspaper at Grambling State University

The Black College Communication Association has named the student newspaper at Grambling State University in Louisiana, the best campus newspaper among all of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities.

New Posts for Three African American Administrators

The appointees are Cheryl Harrelson at New Mexico State University, Claude Poux at the Harvard College Observatory and Ferentz Lafargue at Williams College in Massachusetts.
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Tashika Griffith Appointed President of Germanna Community College in Virginia

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“I have been deeply impressed by Germanna’s strong sense of community and its steadfast commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student success," said Dr. Griffith. "I look forward to building upon this remarkable foundation as we continue advancing the College’s mission and impact across the region."

Toneyce Sheree Randolph Named Chief Academic Officer at Bennett College

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Dr. Randolph has extensive experience leading academic affairs at historically Black colleges. Prior to her new role, she was the chief academic officer at both Morris Brown College in Atlanta and Clinton College in South Carolina.

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