Appointments & Awards

Four African American Academics Win Awards

Erica Lorraine Williams, Brenda Cartwright, Donald Andrews, and James Hill are honored.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Honors for Four Black Educators

Tricia Bent-Goodley, Unoma Azuah, Amos Sawyer, and Bernadette Gray-Little received honors for their work.

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.

Three Appointments to Administrative Positions

Halima Leak, Donna Elam, and Richard Briggance will be assuming new duties.

Two African Africans Named to New Faculty Posts

Jemima Pierre and Curtis Everett Powell are named to new faculty positions.

Two African Americans to Join the Faculty at the University of Kansas

Jennifer Hamer and Clarence Lang both taught at the University of Illinois.

A New Associate Provost at Ohio State

James L. Moore, a professor in the College of Education, will assume new duties.

Jefferi Lee to Head Howard University’s TV Station

He is a former executive with Black Entertainment Television.

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.

Honors and Awards

A summary of this week’s significant awards bestowed on Blacks in higher education.

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.

University of Kentucky Professor Honored for Her Poetry

Nikky Finney wins the National Book Award for her fourth volume of poems.

Four African-American Educators Honored With Awards

The honorees are Gloria Ladson-Billings, Beverly Tatum, Patty Wilson, and Alphonso Sanders.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Leadership at CAARP

The Center for African American Research and Policy names Adriel Hilton and Kenyatta Jones to top posts.

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.

Five Honored With James Weldon Johnson Medals

The medals are awarded to individuals with "a deep and unwavering commitment to civil and human rights."

Honors and Awards

Four awards of note relating to African Americans in higher education.

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.

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.

Robin Givens to Teach at Miles College

This spring the actress will teach courses in the theater department and conduct acting workshops.

HEAL Africa Wins the $1 Million Opus Prize

HEAL Africa has established 31 safe houses for women who have been victims of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Theaster Gates Is Leading the Effort to Strengthen Ties Between the University of Chicago and the Local Arts Community

Gates has been on the faculty at the University of Chicago since 2007.

Honors and Awards

Four African Americans who were honored for their achievements in higher education.

One of America’s Top College Role Models

Amber Koonce of the University of North Carolina started a nonprofit organization to distribute dolls around the world.

Boston College Professor Wins St. Elizabeth Seton Medal

M. Shawn Copeland wins awards recognizing distinguished women in theology.
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