Appointments & Awards

A Trio of Black Leaders Selected for New Positions at HBCUs

Marcus Burgess is senior vice president of enterprise partnerships and innovation at Florida A&M University, Rickey Oglesby is interim band director at Tuskegee University, and Tia Wright-Richards is vice president for institutional advancement at Talladega College.

Three Black Scholars in Academia Have Won the American Book Award

This year, 15 works of fiction authored or edited by 19 writers and poets were awarded an American Book Award. Of these winners, three are Black scholars currently holding faculty appointments at American-based institutions.

New Academic Appointments for Four Black Scholars

The appointments are Michelle McCay at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Lance Collins at Virginia Tech, Terry Allen at the University of Southern California, and Marcus Denard Johnson at Florida State University.

Phyllis Sharps Named a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing

Considered the organization's highest honor, the "Living Legend" designation is granted to individuals who exemplify the resolve and ingenuity of the nursing professions and have made significant impacts on health systems and health policy.

Three African Americans Selected for Administrative Roles in Higher Education

Jonathan Sandville was named chief development officer at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Paula Jackson was apoointed interim athletics director at Texas Southern University, and Kendrick Dunklin was named vice president of enrollment management at Edward Waters University in Florida.

Three Black Professors Selected for New Faculty Appointments

Jannette Berkley-Patton was appointed as a Curators' Distinguished Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the most prestigious faculty rank at the university. Michelle Gray was promoted to full professor of neurology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Todd Craig was selected for an endowed director role at the University of Pennsylvania.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers Honors Prairie View A&M University’s Paul Biney

Dr. Paul Biney of Prairie View A&M University in Texas was recently honored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for his outstanding work in advancing mechanical engineering education. He recently retired from the HBCU after four decades of service.

Five African Americans Appointed to New Administrative Roles in Higher Education

The appointments are Lakisha Sanders at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Seth Thompson at the College of Environmental Science and Forestry of the State University of New York, Ala'Torya Cranford at Paine College in Georgia, Shawn Thomas at the United Negro College Fund, and DeNeia Thomas at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina.

Eight Black Scholars Appointed to New Faculty Positions

Here is this week’s roundup of Black scholars 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.

Florida Atlantic University’s Wesley Wright Recognized by the Society for Professional Journalists

Currently serving as assistant director of student media at Florida Atlantic University, Wright is the founder of the ReNews Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to restarting dormant student newspapers at historically Black colleges and universities and Hispanic-serving institutions.

Five Black Administrators Selected for New Roles at Colleges and Universities

The appointments are Max Ferguson at Grambling State University in Louisiana, Darryl Mace at Rider University in New Jersey, Akua Johnson Matherson at Talladega College in Alabama, Michael McClellan at Chaffey College in California, and LeAndrea Mikell at Savannah State University in Georgia.

A Trio of New Administrators at Tennessee State University

Eloise Abernathy Alexis and Cassandra Griggs are taking on new leadership roles in institutional advancement. Natasha Johnson will serve as chief human resources officer.

New Faculty Positions for Seven Black Scholars

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.

Brown University’s Katherine Tate Honored for Distinguished Career in Racial Politics Research

Katherine Tate, professor of political science at Brown University, is a leading scholar on African American politics, race and gender in political science, American public opinion, government, and urban politics.

Four Black Leaders Appointed to Administrative Roles at HBCUs

The appointments are J. William Nicholas at South Carolina State University, DeVaria Hudson Ponton at Grambling State University in Louisiana, Brian Dawsey at Savannah State University in Georgia, and Arthur Vaughn at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta.

Three Black Scholars Have Joined the Yale Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Destin Jenkins, David J. Knight, and Lauren Whitehurst have joined Yale Faculty of Arts and Sciences. All three scholars will teach in the Black studies program, with primary appointments in history, sociology and psychology, respectively.

Jualynne Dodson Receives National Recognition for Outstanding Social Justice Scholarship

Currently serving as a professor emerita at Michigan State University, Dr. Dodson has led the African Atlantic Research team for three decades. In this role, she has helped more than 75 students from underrepresented backgrounds pursue doctoral degrees.

Six Black Administrators Selected for New Roles at Colleges and Universities

The administrators appointed to new positions are Jazzmine Clarke-Glover at Wagner College, Mary Grimes McGreer at Bowie State University, Mustafa Dualeh at Normandale Community College, Carmen Thompson at Central Baptist College, Nichole Crockrom at Fullerton College, and Doajo Hicks at New Mexico Highland University.

A Pair of Black Professors Appointed to Academic Leadership Roles

Gerald Kayingo is the inaugural Leslie S. Robinson, MD Endowed Professor and Chair of Health Professions Education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s School of Graduate Studies, and Riché Barnes is the new director of the African American studies program at the University of Florida.

Wellesley College President Paula Johnson Wins Lifetime Achievement Award Named for Cato T. Laurencin

Presented by Dr. Laurencin himself, the award recognizes Dr. Johnson's career-long contributions to medical research, women's health, health equity, and leadership in science and education.

New Administrative Roles for Four African Americans in Higher Education

The African Americans selected for new roles in higher education are Shena Crittendon at Prairie View A&M University in Texas, Majornette Jefferson at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Terri Hooper at Benedict College in South Carolina, and Jelani Favors at the United Negro College Fund.

Two African Americans Have Joined the President’s Executive Leadership Team at Rutgers University

William F. Tate IV, recently appointed president of Rutgers University and former president of Louisiana State University, has recently hired two of his former colleagues from LSU to join his new executive leadership team. Kimberly Lewis will serve as chief administrative officer and Keena Arbuthnot will serve as chief academic officer.

Tyffani Monford Honored for Contributions to Preventing Sexual Violence

Tyffani Monford, associate professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, has been recognized by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Violence for her outstanding research and clinical contributions to the treatment and prevention of sexual harm.

New Positions for Six Black Administrators in Higher Education

Here is this week’s roundup of African Americans 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 Dean Appointments for Five Black Scholars

Five Black scholars have recently been appointed to dean posts at colleges and universities across the country. The appointments are Frank R. Hall at Central State University in Ohio, Kevin Richardson at Talladega College in Alabama, Kendal Harris at Chapman University in California, Nicholas Hill at Jackson State University in Mississippi, and Charles DeSassure at the Lamar Institute of Technology in Texas.

Four Black Professors Selected for New Academic Positions

The professors appointed to new faculty roles are Karen Cook Bell at Bowie State University in Maryland, Walter Royal III at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Biko Gray at the University of Houston, and Mbaye Lo at Duke University in North Carolina.

New Administrative Positions for Three Black Professionals in Higher Education

The appointments are Dominque Maynard at Hudson County Community College in New Jersey, Garrick D. Rivers at Benedict College in South Carolina, and Tre'Shawn Hall-Baker at Santa Monica College in California.

A Pair of New Deans at North Carolina A&T State University

North Carolina A&T State University has recently appointed two women to interim dean positions. Radiah Corn Minor will lead the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and Kecia Williams Smith will oversee the Willie A Deese College of Business and Economics.

New Dean Appointments for Five Black Scholars

The new deans are Tamalyn Peterson at Talladega College in Alabama, Josephine Ibironke at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Johnnie Westbrook at Lincoln University of Missouri, Lakeisa Tucker at South Carolina State University, and Kerwyn Flowers at Florida State University.

Four Black Professors Selected for New Academic Positions

The professors taking on new roles in the academic world are Evelyn Field of South Carolina State University, Avery Willis Hoffman at the University of Chicago, Nicole McConlogue at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Gerald Horne at the University of Houston.

Kenya Beard Receives National Award for Advancing Diversity in Nursing and Healthcare

Currently serving as the inaugural dean of the School of Nursing at Mercy University in Dobbs Ferry, New York, Dr. Beard is a nationally recognized leader in health equity, policy, and nursing education.

Six Black Administrators Appointed to New Roles in Higher Education

The appointments are Brandon Toliver at Tuskegee University in Alabama, Brandon Nzekwe at the College of Southern Maryland, Kenyatta Shamburger at Grambling State University in Louisiana, Christa Burgess at Augsburg University in Minnesota, Eric Stokes at Tennessee State University, and J. Lee Brown at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina.

Jason Moore is Paul Quinn College’s First Fulbright Scholar

“Being named Paul Quinn’s first Fulbright Scholar is an incredible honor that reflects not just a personal milestone but the power and promise of a supportive Paul Quinn community,” said Dr. Moore, who will spend the upcoming academic year teaching business development and entrepreneurship to students at Bethlehem Moravian College in Jamaica.

A Trio of New Deans at Tuskegee University

The new deans at Tuskegee University are Cecil Duffie, dean of the Chapel; Brooke Burks, dean of the School of Education; and Catherine Armwood, dean of the School of Architecture and Construction Science.

New Faculty Appointments for Four Black Professors

The professors taking on new roles are Sekou Franklin at Fisk University in Nashville, TaKeia Anthony at Hampton University in Virginia, Elizabeth Hinton at Yale University in Connecticut, and Stephanie Payne at South Carolina State University.

Nine Black Administrators Selected for New Positions at Universities

Here is this week’s roundup of African Americans 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.
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