Robin Givens to Teach at Miles College
This spring the actress will teach courses in the theater department and conduct acting workshops.
President Obama’s Top Adviser on Urban Policy Going to the University of Chicago
In January Derek Douglas will become vice president for civic engagement.
Appointments and Promotions of African Americans in Higher Education
Here is news of five African Americans who were appointed to faculty or administrative posts in higher education.
Honors and Awards
Four awards of note relating to African Americans in higher education.
Five Honored With James Weldon Johnson Medals
The medals are awarded to individuals with "a deep and unwavering commitment to civil and human rights."
Freeman Hrabowski Receives the Centennial Academic Leadership Award
Dr. Hrabowski will receive $500,000 from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, which he can use in support of academic programs at his discretion.
New Leadership at CAARP
The Center for African American Research and Policy names Adriel Hilton and Kenyatta Jones to top posts.
Jackson State Professor Wins Role on a New Television Series
Yohance Myles will appear in at least 11 episodes in a series on the USA Network.
Five African Americans Named to Administrative Posts in Higher Education
Here is new of two men and three women who have assumed or will soon assume new administrative duties in higher education.
Two Notable Appointments at North Carolina A&T State University
Bonnie Newman Davis is named to an endowed chair and Linda Silver Coley was appointed head of a department.
Four African-American Educators Honored With Awards
The honorees are Gloria Ladson-Billings, Beverly Tatum, Patty Wilson, and Alphonso Sanders.
A New Dean at Washington University in St. Louis
Rafia Zafar was named associate dean for diversity and inclusiveness for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Two African Africans Named to New Faculty Posts
Jemima Pierre and Curtis Everett Powell are named to new faculty positions.
Honors and Awards
A summary of this week’s significant awards bestowed on Blacks in higher education.
University of Kentucky Professor Honored for Her Poetry
Nikky Finney wins the National Book Award for her fourth volume of poems.
Three African American Scholars Win Presidential Mentoring Awards
Solomon Bililign, Winston Anderson, and Juan Gilbert will receive their awards at a White House ceremony later this year.
Morgan State Legend Honored by the American Football Coaches Association
Edward P. Hurt was head coach for football, basketball, and track and field. He also served as athletics director.
Two African Americans to Join the Faculty at the University of Kansas
Jennifer Hamer and Clarence Lang both taught at the University of Illinois.
Jefferi Lee to Head Howard University’s TV Station
He is a former executive with Black Entertainment Television.
A New Associate Provost at Ohio State
James L. Moore, a professor in the College of Education, will assume new duties.
Fellowship Program at DePaul University in Chicago Honors Arnold Mitchem
The new program will provide stipends to 50 undergraduate students to help them prepare for graduate school and careers in the academic world.
Three Appointments to Administrative Positions
Halima Leak, Donna Elam, and Richard Briggance will be assuming new duties.
Honors for Four Black Educators
Tricia Bent-Goodley, Unoma Azuah, Amos Sawyer, and Bernadette Gray-Little received honors for their work.
The New Dean of the Hampton University Journalism School
Brett Pulley has worked for many major media companies and is a graduate of Hampton University.
Paul Baker Is the New Dean of Academic Affairs at Voorhees College
He was dean of social sciences at St. Augustine's College in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Four African Americans Named to New Administrative Posts
Katrice Albert, Quincy Moore, Dawn Forbes Murphy, and Cassandra Bradley have been named to new positions.
Honors and Awards
Cynthia Carleton Thompson and Belle S. Wheelan receive prestigious awards.
Two African Americans Appointed to Key Posts at the University of Wisconsin
Eric G. Williams and Carl B. Hampton have been appointed to administrative slots at the university.
Notable Appointments of African Americans to Positions in Higher Education
Keri Young, Robert Pompey and Edward Summers are assuming new duties.
Two Women Named to New Administrative Posts at Norfolk State University
Lakeisha Mayes is the new director of recruitment and admissions and Terricita Sass was named assistant vice president for enrollment management.
Four African American Academics Win Awards
Erica Lorraine Williams, Brenda Cartwright, Donald Andrews, and James Hill are honored.
Donna Brazile Awarded an Honorary Doctorate at North Carolina A&T State University
Brazile, an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, managed the 2000 presidential campaign of Al Gore.
Hampton University Senior Wins Marshall Scholarship
Kendyl Crawley-Crawford will study environmental science at the University College of London.
Three African American Women Appointed to New Roles in Higher Education
Jean Baker-Calloway, Rita J. Teal, and M. Evelyn Fields were named to new posts.
Four African Americans Receive Distinguished Honors
The award winners are Cheryl Kirk-Duggan, Cynthia E. Nance, Bobby Wilson, and Floyd Little.
Sandy Darity Wins National Economic Association’s Highest Honor
The Duke University professor receives the Samuel Z. Westerfield Award.
