Monthly Archives: March, 2024

Saint Augustine University Transitioning to Exclusively Online-Learning in April

In the midst of a financial and accreditation crisis, historically Black Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, North Carolina has decided to transition to fully-remote learning and asked all students on campus to move out by April 3.

New Faculty Positions for Four Black Scholars

Those scholars appointed to new positions are Crystal Fleming at Smith College, Cheri Beasley at Elon University, Jacqueline Brooks at Tuskegee University, and Stacy Smallwood at Wake Forest University.

Investigation Fails to Substantiate Claims of Bullying by Lincoln University President

On January 8, the day of her death, Dr. Antoinette Candia-Bailey wrote an email alleging she was bullied by Lincoln University President John Moseley. Almost three months later, a third-party investigation has concluded her claims cannot be substantiated.

Shawna Patterson-Stephens Honored for Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators honored Central Michigan University vice president Shawna Patterson-Stephens for her career-long contributions to advancing diversity and inclusion.

Morgan State University Breaks HBCU Record for Patents Awarded in 2023

“Our commitment to prioritize research is compounded by our unbridled support for Morgan faculty and students to pursue patents for their innovations. We see this framework as a critical component to how universities significantly contribute to technological advancements and improve society," said Wille May, vice president of Morgan State University.

Four African Americans Appointed to University Administrative Positions

The appointments are Donald R. Pearsall at Alabama A&M University, Padonda Webb at North Carolina A&T State University, Michael Scales at the University of Pennsylvania, and Dawn Leaks Ragsdale at Yale University.

In Memoriam: Shani Mott, 1976-2024

Dr. Mott was a lecturer in the department of history and Center for Africana Studies at Johns Hopkins University where she worked for the past sixteen years. Her academic studies focused on racial language in American popular culture.

California State University Sacramento Launches Black Honors College

Officially launching for the fall 2024 semester, the Black Honors College will support students from all backgrounds who study Black history, life, and culture by providing them with a specialized curriculum and mentoring opportunities.

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: Norman B. Anderson, 1955-2024

Dr. Anderson was the assistant vice president for research and academic affairs at Florida State University at the time of his death. He had an extensive career in clinical psychology, which led him to become the first African American chief executive officer of the American Psychological Association.

Georgia State University Launches Program to Support Black Women in Tech

While Black women account for roughly 29 percent of the Georgia State University undergradaute student body, they represent only 10 percent of the university's computer science majors and 18 percent of the computer information systems majors.

Institute of Education Sciences Releases Report on Rates of Bullying Among American Students

The report found that 19.2 percent of students in 2022 experienced bullying in school. The rate of bullying among Black students was less than the rate of White students at 17 percent and 21.6 percent respectively.

Aondover Tarhule Appointed President of Illinois State University

"Under my leadership, Illinois State will remain visible, engaged, and a collaborative partner committed to improving the quality of life and enhancing the sense of belonging for everyone in our community," said Dr. Aondover Tarhule, the new president of Illinois State 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.

Research Uncovers Link Between Untreated Depression and Cognitive Decline Among African Americans

While the study led by researchers at Mayo Clinic uncovered an association with depression and cognitive decline among all study participants, the rate of cognitive decline was faster in Black people compared to White people.

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.

Two Black Scholars Selected for Deanships

The new deans are Royce Burnett at Morgan State University in Baltimore and Pamela Moye at Mercer University in Georgia.

Study Finds Racist Patterns Among Commonly Used Artificial Intelligence Tools

The research found artificial intelligence language models such as ChatGPT can hold racist views towards speakers of African American Vernacular English, describing speakers of the dialect as less employable and more likely to be criminals.

John K. Pierre Named Chancellor of Southern University and A&M College

Since 1990, Pierre has served in faculty and administrative roles at Southern University Law Center. Since 2016, he has been chancellor of the Southern University Law Center and was named interim executive vice president of the Southern Universty System in 2023.

Delaware State University Establishes Collaborative Partnership With the University of Belize

Through their new partnership, the two universities plan to develop workshops, training activities, presentations, research, and mentorship programs that benefit students and faculty at both schools.
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