Monthly Archives: March 2023
More Than One in Five Black Students in Higher Education Say They Face Discrimination Regularly
A new survey by the Gallup Organization for the Lumina Foundation finds that 21 percent of all Black students currently enrolled in U.S. higher education say they feel discriminated against “frequently” or “occasionally” in their program. The problem is most severe at private, for-profit institutions, according to the survey.
A Change in Leadership at Jackson State University in Mississippi
The board of trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning in Mississippi has placed Thomas Hudson, president of Jackson State University, on administrative leave with pay, effective immediately. No reason was given for the decision to relieve Hudson of his duties. Elayne Hayes-Anthony, a professor of journalism and media studies was named acting president.
Yale Study Finds Racial Disparity in Uterine Cancer Testing and Diagnosis
Patients who receive an early diagnosis of uterine cancer, have a 95 percent chance to survive for at least five years. But Black patients are less likely than their White counterparts to receive diagnostic testing and for those who do receive the recommended procedures, Blacks are more likely to experience delays in testing and diagnosis.
Aondover Tarhule is the New Leader of Illinois State University
Dr. Tarhule joined Illinois State University as vice president for academic affairs and provost in 2020. His immediate prior administrative appointment was vice provost and dean of the Graduate School at Binghamton University of the State University of New York System. Earlier, he served on the faculty at the University of Oklahoma.
Survey Explores Black American Adults’ Opinions on Equal Rights for Women and Feminism
A new survey by the Pew Research Center finds that among Among college-educated Black adults, 61 percent believe that the feminist movement has helped Black women. Only 45 percent of Black adults with only a high school education agree. Only 16 percent of Black adults believe that feminism has helped Black women a lot.
Harvey Fields Will Be the Inaugural Dean of the College of STEM at Harris-Stowe State University
Historically Black Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis has announced the creation of a new academic college focused on science, technology, engineering, and math. Harvey R. Fields, Jr., who has been serving as the associate dean for student success at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named dean of the College of STEM.
Spelman College Students Will Participate in Ocean Exploration Research
Spelman College, the historically Black liberal arts educational institution for women in Atlanta, has entered into a partnership with OceanX, a nonprofit organization involved in global ocean exploration, to offer the college's students an in-depth experience with ocean exploration and marine science and operations.
Five African American Scholars Who Are Taking on New University Assignments
The five Black scholars in new posts or who are taking on new duties are Derrick Harriell at the University of Mississippi, Crista Johnson-Agbakwu at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Duane Watson at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Phylicia Rashad at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and Misty De Berry at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.
Clark Atlanta University Revives Its Southern Center for Studies in Public Policy
The entity will now be known as the W.E.B. DuBois Southern Center for Studies in Public Policy. The center will focus on three areas: the American South, the Global South, and university initiatives. Moreover, it will also commit to expanding its research into the African diaspora.
Georgia State’s Elizabeth Armstrong-Mensah Earns Early Career Teaching Excellence Award
The Early Career Teaching Excellence Award is given to one faculty member each year from among the 138 member institutions in the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health. The award recognizes faculty for outstanding teaching and mentoring of students in public health research, teaching, and practice.
Six African Americans Who Have Been Selected to Serve in Higher Education Adminitrative Roles
Taking on new administrative duties are Antwan Lofton at Duke University in North Carolina, Mya Jolly at Miles College in Fairfield, Alabama, Timothy A. Minor at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Lisa McClinton at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina, Jessica Madison at Alabama State University, and Marcus Byrd at Alabama A&M University.
Black First-Year Students at the Nation’s Leading Liberal Arts Colleges
For the first time in the 30-year history of the JBHE surveys, a college has enrolled a first-year class that is more than one-fifth Black. There are 96 Black students in this year's entering class at Amherst College. They make up 20.6 percent of the total.
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.
Hampton University Housing a Professional Repertory Theatre on Campus
Historically Black Hampton University in Virginia has announced the launch of the Hampton University Repertory Theatre. The university says that the new theater is the only professional theater company housed at a historically Black college or university.
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.
University of Pittsburgh to Offer a Ph.D. Program in Africana Studies
The University of Pittsburgh’s graduate program in Africana Studies has announced that it will enroll its first cohort of students in its Ph.D. program this coming fall. The new Ph.D. program will offer students the choice of three different concentrations: Race & Equity, Migration & Community Transformation, and Culture & Creative Production.
Higher Education Grants or Gifts 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.
