Eight Black Scholars Appointed to New Faculty Positions
Here is this week’s roundup of African Americans who have been appointed to new faculty positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@jbhe.com.
Two Black Scholars Named American Economic Association Distinguished Fellows
The American Economic Association has named William Darity Jr. and Margaret Simms as 2024 Distinguished Fellows in recognition of their prominent careers in advancing the field of economics and advocating for economic equality.
Five African Americans Appointed to University Administrative Positions
The new administrative appointments are Katrece Boyd at North Carolina Central University, Anthony Jones at Loyola University New Orleans, Gerald Shields at Southeastern Missouri State University, Jordan Jones at the University of Washington, and Jasmine Buxton at West Chester University.
Three Black Leaders Appointed to Diversity Positions at Colleges and Universities
The three scholars appointed to admininstraive positions relating to diversity are Marsha McGriff at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, JeffriAnne Wilder at Oberlin College in Ohio, and Branden Delk at Illinois State University.
Three African Americans Appointed to University Faculty Positions
The faculty appointments are Dexter Blackman at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Stephanie Henderson at Alcorn State University in Mississippi, and Yolanda Pierce at Vanderbilt University in Nashville.
Samuel Frimpong Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Mineral Industry Education
Dr. Frimpong was honored by the Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration with the 2024 Mineral Industry Education Award. He currently serves as a professor of mineral engineering, the Robert H. Quenon Endowed Chair, and vice provost for graduate education at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Five African Americans Appointed to Administrative Positions in Higher Education
The appointments are Courtney Phillips at Louisiana State University, Pamela Richardson at Hampton University, Shani Crayton at Alabama State University, James Ham at North Carolina Central University, and Caroline Ebanks at Columbia University.
Three Black Scholars Receive Faculty Appointments
The appointments are Erica Armstrong Dunbar at Emory University in Atlanta, Kimberly Haynie at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, and Kevin Vandiver at Virginia Theological Seminary.
American College of Physicians Honors Bruce Ovbiagele for Advancing Diversity in Healthcare
Dr. Ovbiagele's academic career has been dedicated to eliminating local and global stroke disparities, as well as mentoring medical students and researchers from underrepresented groups.
Four Black Professionals Appointed to Administrative Positions
The appointments are Stanley Bazile at Ithaca College in New York, China Jude at Chadron State College in Nebraska, Kofi Ofori at Harvard University, and Brint Martin at Hampton University in Virginia.
Six Black Academics Appointed to New Faculty Positions
The faculty appointments are Raymond Wise at Indiana University, Kirsten Greenidge at Boston University, Karen Mainess at Loma Linda University, Donica Hadley at James Madison University, Malcolm Merriweather at Brooklyn College, and Hope Wabuke at the University of Nebraska.
Rolanda Ward Recognized by National Association of Social Workers for Service to Underserved Communities
The National Association of Social Workers honored Rolanda Ward for her service to underserved and oppressed communities. She currently serves as director of the Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center for Race, Equity, and Mission at Niagara University.
Eight Black Administrators Take on New Roles in Higher Education
Here is this week’s roundup of Black professionals who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@jbhe.com.
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.
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.
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.
A Trio of Black Scholars Appointed to New Faculty Positions
The faculty appointments are Caree Benton at the University of Arkansas, Stephen Oloo at Kalamazoo College, and Leonard Egede at the University of Buffalo.
Kimberly Enard is the First African-American Recipient of the John D. Thompson Prize
The Association of University Programs for Health Administration has honored Kimberly Enard, associate professor at Saint Louis University, with the 2024 John D. Thompson Prize, making her the first African-American to receive the award.
Three Black Leaders Appointed to Administrative Positions
The new adminstrative appointments went to Alexander Miller at Washington and Lee University, Naadiya Hopkins at Fayetteville State University, and Willie Hucks at Andrews University.
Three Black Scholars Selected for Endowed Professor Positions
The appointments are Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin at Pennsylvania State University, Gretchen Robinson at North Carolina A&T State University, and Stephen Hancock at North Carolina A&T University.
National Institutes of Health Honors Cecelia Valrie With Award for Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Virginia Commonwealth University psychology professor Cecelia Valrie was honored by the National Institutes of Health's HEAL Initiative for her collaborative research into improving pain management for pediatric patients with sickle cell disease.
Five Black Leaders Appointed to Administrative Positions
The appointments are Genita Mangum at Delaware State University, Frederic MacDonald-Dennis at North Shore Community College, Jennifer Wilder at Florida A&M University, Skylar Mayberry-Mayes at Grand View University, and Akilah Rosado at the Relay Graduate School of Education.
Joe Trotter Receives Award for History and Social Justice from American Historical Association
The American Historical Association has awarded Dr. Joe Trotter with the John Lewis Award for History and Social Justice. Dr. Trotter currently serves as a professor and founding director of the Center for Africanamerican Urban Studies and the Economy at Carnegie Mellon University.
Three Black Women Appointed to Administrative Positions
The appointments are Shani Crayton at Alabama State University, Jessica Brown at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, and Kimberly Shiner at California State University, Fullerton.
Karen Bullock Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Diversity in Palliative Medicine
As an endowed professor at Boston College and scholar at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Bullock's new award honors her dedication to improving care for underrepresented patient populations in hospice and palliative medicine.
Two Black Scholars Appointed to Faculty Positions
Esther Jones is the inaugural associate dean for faculty development at Brown University and Dagmawi Woubshet is an endowed professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania.
Kimberly White-Smith Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Teacher Education
“Through her leadership and scholarship, Dr. White-Smith inspires a new generation of teachers to serve students and approach their work with equity, compassion, and respect,” said Gail F. Baker, provost and senior vice president at the University of San Diego.
Five Black Leaders Appointed to Administrative Positions
Taking on new administrative roles are Keith Humphrey at the University of Memphis, DeMarcus Hopson at Georgetown College in Kentucky, Sonja Brown at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina, Denisha Hendricks at Johnson C. Smith University in North Carolina, and CJ Charlton at Delaware State University.
Three African Americans Appointed to New Academic Positions
Leon Prieto, Kofi Afrifah, and Andrea Moore have been appointed to new academic positions at Clayton University, Bowie State University, and Savannah State University, respectively.
Five Black Leaders Appointed to Administrative Positions
Here is this week’s roundup of African American who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@JBHE.com.
Andre Johnson Honored for Distinguished Service in Africana Communication
“I am indeed honored to receive this prestigious award named for a person who meant so much to the study of Communication," said Dr. Johnson. “My aim is to continue to serve and work in ways that not only highlight and center Africana communication but also to continue to build on the legacy of Dr. Orlando Taylor.”
Two African American Women Appointed to Deanships
Appointments include new leadership roles for Aherial Polite at Augusta Technical College in Georgia and TaKeia N. Anthony at Edward Waters College.
Florida State University Professor Scotty Barnhart Wins His Third Grammy Award
Scotty Barnhart, professor of jazz trumpet at Florida State University, secured his third career Grammy Award for "Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album,"
Four Black Professionals Appointed to Administrative Leadership Positions
Lydia Sermons, Robert Jackson, David Robinson-Morris, and Jonathan Miller are taking on new leadership roles at Howard University, Virginia Tech, Dartmouth College, and North Shore Community College, respectively.
United States Department of Agriculture Honors Ozzie Abaye for Excellence in Teaching
Ozzie Abaye, the Thomas B. Hutcheson Jr. Professor of Agronomy at Virginia Tech, has received with the 2023 Excellence in College and University Teaching Award for Food and Agricultural Sciences. Dr. Abaye states, "Teaching is not what I do for a living, but what I do to live."
A Trio of African Americans Appointed to Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Positions
Jeremi London was named the assistant provost of academic opportunity and belonging at Vanderbilt University. Pierre Morton has been appointed the vice president of the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility at Pacific University Oregon. And Chloe Poston will be the next vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion at Davidson College.
