Jeffery Fleming has been appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of the District of Columbia.
Since joining the UDC faculty in 2005 as an associate professor of mathematics, Dr. Fleming has served in several key leadership roles. Prior to his recent promotion, he was associate dean of academic affairs for the College of Arts and Sciences. Earlier, he was chair of the division of sciences and mathematics, special assistant to the dean for budget and infrastructure, and chair of the department of mathematics
Dr. Fleming is a graduate of historically Black North Carolina A&T State University, where he majored in mathematics. He holds a master’s degree and Ph.D. in mathematics and a master’s degree in religious studies from historically Black Howard University.
David Shabazz has been named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Kentucky State University.
A faculty member with the HBCU for over two decades, Dr. Shabazz currently serves as an associate professor, teaching courses on broadcasting and sports journalism. He also advises the university’s student newspaper, Thorobred News. Prior to his career in academia, he was a newspaper and radio journalist.
Dr. Shabazz holds a bachelor’s degree from historically Black Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, a master’s degree in mass communication from the University of South Carolina, and a Ph.D. in communication from Regent University in Virginia.
