Each week, The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. The links presented direct the reader to articles from many different points of view that deal with issues of African Americans in higher education. The articles selected do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board of JBHE. We invite subscribers to e-mail us with suggestions of articles for inclusion in this feature.
Online Articles That May Be of Interest to JBHE Readers
Empowering the Next Generation of Scientists in Africa
Central State University: New Leader and New Combined Program
Matching Medicine, Social Justice for the Bay Area’s Black Community
Treating the Shortage of Black Doctors
LeMoyne-Owen College Is Investing in Memphis
Harnessing the Economic Power of the Black Community
$238M Gift Promised to Florida A&M Is Deemed ‘Fraudulent’
Breaking Down Barriers to Belonging for Women of Color in Tech
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Robert Jones Named the First Black President of the University of Washington
Dr. Jones is slated to become the University of Washington's first Black president on August 1. He comes to his new role from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he has served as the institution's first Black chancellor for the past nine years.
Study Uncovers More Evidence That Black Students Are Overrepresented in School Discipline
In an examination of six different kinds of school discipline and punishment, three comparison groups, and 16 subpopulations, a new study has found that "no matter how you slice it, Black students are overrepresented among those punished and excluded."
Jermaine Whirl Selected to Lead Savannah State University in Georgia
“Savannah State has a rich history of producing world class artists, educators, scientists, military leaders, corporate executives and public policy advocates," said Dr. Whirl. "I look forward to working with the students, faculty, staff, alumni and the greater Savannah community to continue the legacy of the state’s first public HBCU.”
