Appointments & Awards

Six Black Leaders Taking on New Administrative Roles in Higher Education

The Black men and women appointed to new administrative posts in higher educartion are Nicole McDonald, Lerato Barney, Rodney Lewis, Charles Jake, Brittany Holloman, and Douglas LaVergne.

Rust College’s A’Cappella Choir Receives Top Award at International Competition

"I am immensely proud of our students," said Karl Twyner, dean of humanities at Rust College. "They worked diligently to prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Through it, they gained international exposure for themselves and the college, received valuable feedback from world-class judges, and created lifelong memories."

Three Black Women Appointed to Named Professorships at Duke University

Duke University in Durham, North Carolina has appointed Jasmine Nichole Cobb, Tamika Nunley, and Phia Salter to named professorships under the Bass Fellow program.

Susan Gooden is the First Black Recipient of the American Society for Public Administration’s Waldo Award

A leading authority on social equity in government, Dr. Gooden currently serves as dean of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Four Black Americans Appointed to Leadership Roles at HBCUs

The administrative appointments have gone to Robert Pompey at Hampton University in Virginia, Lanisa Kitchiner at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Willie Jude II at Claflin University in South Carolina, and Ronald Howell, Jr. at Virginia State University.

Hampton University Wins the 2025 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

The Honda All-Star Challenge is an annual academic competition for students and faculty at historically Black colleges and universities. This year's top finisher, Hampton University, received a $100,000 grant for their win.

UNCF President Michael Lomax Receives the Global Silicon Valley Lifetime Achievement Award

"I accept this award not as an individual milestone, but as a celebration of the collective—of every student, every partner, every institution that dared to believe in the power of education to liberate, elevate, and transform," said Dr. Lomax, president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund.

Four Black Leaders Appointed to Administrative Roles at Universities

The appointments are Khalilah Doss at California State University, Fullerton, Rashad Murray at Clemson University, Lindsey Malcom-Piqueux at the California Institute of Technology, and Sonel Shropshire at Everett Community College.

New Dean Appointments for Six Black Leaders in Academia

The new deans are Judette Louis at Old Dominion University in Virginia, Kimberly Poole at Clemson University in South Carolina, Matthew Johnson-Roberson at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, MarQuita Barker at Davidson College in North Carolina, Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz at Barnard College in New York City, and Yarneccia Dyson at the University of Houston.

Gloria Boutte Receives National Recognition for Advancing Social Justice in Education

A Carolina Distinguished Professor at the University of South Carolina, Dr. Boutte is a scholar of promoting anti-racism and pro-Blackness within education.

Four Black Administrators Selected for New Roles at HBCUs

The administrators are LaShannon Spencer at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, A. L. Fleming at Tuskegee University in Alabama, Virginia Teachey at North Carolina A&T State University, and Elvin Parker at Alcorn State University in Mississippi.

Four Black Scholars Assigned New Duties at Universities

The appointments are Beatrice Adams at Princeton University in New Jersey, Patricia Poitevien at Brown University in Rhode Island, Tony Brown at Rice University in Houston, and Najja Baptist at the University of Arkansas.

Winston-Salem State University’s Felicia Simpson Honored for Contributions to Biostatistics

Dr. Simpson is an associate professor and chair of the department of mathematics at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina. She studies the design of clinical trials, the metrics of aging, and initiatives to increase diversity in the field of statistics.

Seven Black Administrators Appointed to New Roles in Higher Education

Here is this week’s roundup of Black leaders 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 Appointments for a Trio of Black Scholars

Trina Fletcher and Maurice Mangum are taking on associate dean positions at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and Bloomfield College, respectively. Courtney Patterson-Faye has received a promotion at Wesleyan University.

Claflin University President Honored by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators

Claflin University President Dwaun Warmack has had an extensive career in student affairs and higher education, including service with several historically Black universities. Before assuming the Claflin presidency in 2019, he spent five years as president of Harris-Stowe State University.

Three Black Leaders Appointed to Administrative Roles at Universities

The appointments are Atia Garrett-Washington at Dillard University, Damon Evans at Southern Methodist University, and Taelore Marsh at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

New Report Highlights How HBCUs and Other MSIs Advance Economic Mobility for Students of Color

"Investing in HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs yields exponential returns, as these institutions serve as engines of economic growth, social mobility, and ladders of opportunity for millions of students and their communities," write the authors. "Their work goes beyond addressing historical inequities; it is essential to building a stronger, more inclusive, and more competitive future for the nation."

New Faculty Appointments for a Trio of Black Scholars

Eric Deggans is taking on a new role at Washington and Lee University. Royette Dubar of Wesleyan University and Heidi Cruz-Austin of Muhlenberg College have received promotions.

Robert Bullard Honored for Lifetime Achievement and Commitment to Social Equity

A distinguished professor at Texas Southern University, Dr. Bullard is a leading scholar in the field of environmental justice. He currently serves as founding director of the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice.

Four Black Women Appointed to Administrative Roles at HBCUs

The Black women appointed to new administrative positions are Tershuna Bass at Jackson State University, Rebecca Vazquez-Skillings at Howard University, Rosalynne Whitaker-Heck at Bowie State University, and LaTonya Branham at Central State University.

New Dean Appointments for Four African American Scholars

Tanya Walker at the University of Arkansa at Pine Bluff, Nicole Hall at the University of Virginia, Kimberly Moffitt at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and Charles Smith at Gordon State College in Barnesville, Georgia, have been appointed to dean positions.

Two Black Professors Selected for New Roles in Higher Education

K. Paige Carmichael has been promoted to University Professor at the University of Georgia and Boise State University Instructor Michael Strickland has been selected to represent higher education on the Serve Idaho Commission.

Three Black Administrators Appointed to New Roles in Academia

Ronald Jackson at Farmingdale State College in New York, Carmen Cummings-Martin at Florida A&M University, and Angela King Taylor at the University of Missouri, have been appointed to new administrative posts in higher education.

Three Black Professors Selected for Faculty Appointments in Fine Arts and Humanities

The faculty appointments are Natalie Sowell at Spelman College in Atlanta, Cheryl Jenkins at Talladega College in Alabama, and Isaiah Wooden at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania.

Texas Southern University Debate Team Wins International Competition in South Korea

The Debate Team at historically Black Texas Southern University has won the Speech and Debate Tournament held by the International Forensic Association, marking the team's fifth IFA championship.

Two Black Women Professors Honored for Co-Authored Paper on Black Linguistic Justice

Michelle Petty Grue, assistant teaching professor of writing at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Anna Charity Hudley, professor of eduaction at Stanford University, were recently recognized for their co-authored paper, "Black Linguistic Justice from Theory to Practice."

Six Black Leaders Appointed to Administrative Roles at HBCUs

The administrative appointments are Timothy Summers at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Donnell Walton at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Mone't Basnight Earle at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina, Jerome Oglesby at Tennessee State University, Jeffrey Pierce II at Florida A&M University, and Paula McCraney at Simmons College of Kentucky.

Three Black Scholars Join the Africana Studies Faculty at the University of San Diego

The new assistant professors for the Africana studies program at the University of San Diego are Toyo Aboderin in the department of history and Kyle Books and Matthew Vega in the department of theology and religious studies.

UMKC Professor Carl Allen Named Educator of the Year by Jazz Education Network

With more than 225 jazz recordings to his credit, Professor Allen has performed with several Grammy Award-winning jazz artists. His career in academia includes faculty positions with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the Juilliard School in New York City.

Seven Black Administrators Appointed to New Roles 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.

Three Black Administrators Promoted to New Roles at North Carolina Central University

Crystal Fletcher, Qubanae' Hudson, and James Leach have received promotions to new administrative roles in student affairs at North Carolina Central University.

Five Black Academics Appointed to New Faculty Positions

The faculty members taking on new roles are Siobahn Day Grady at North Carolina Central University, D’Jaris Coles-White at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland, Shameka Shelby at Florida Southern College, Otis Brown III at the University of Rochester in New York, and Pamlea Brady at Talladega College in Alabama.

Thaddeus Johnson Recognized for Raising Awareness of Racial Issues in Criminal Justice

Prior to joining the Georgia State University faculty in 2020, Dr. Johnson spent several years as a law enforcement officer in Memphis, Tennessee. For his expertise in racially disparate justice outcomes, the Western Society of Criminology has presented him with the 2025 W.E.B. Du Bois Award.

New Administrative Appointments for Five Black Americans 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.

Four Black Administrators Who Have Been Appointed to New Roles at HBCUs

The four individuals appointed to new administrative posts at HBCUs are Letherio Zeigler at Jackson State University in Mississippi, Rachel James-Terry at Florida A&M University, Kevin Nesfield at Florida Memorial University, and Shawn Thierry at Texas Southern University.
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