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Fort Valley State University Partners With Zoo Atlanta to Advance Research Opportunities for Students

Students who are accepted into the program will gain hands-on clinical opportunities in a facility that houses more than 200 species, providing them with the necessary experience for careers working with exotic animals.

Philander Smith University Approved to Launch Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program

“This is a transformative moment in our institutional history,” said Philander Smith University President and CEO Maurice D. Gipson. "With this program, we are not only expanding our academic offerings —we are investing in the health and future of Arkansas.”

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

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.

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Expands Its Global Reach to Cameroon

“This agreement will allow us to be more strategic in our reach while also enabling our students to become more global citizens,” said Heidi M. Anderson, president of UMES. “We can be online, we can be in person, and we can be across the globe with our various programs.”

Dwayne Tucker is the Ninth President of Tennessee State University

“My focus remains on putting TSU on a path to sustainability. With the help of our state legislators, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, the Tennessee Board of Regents, and other supporters, we will extend the legacy of TSU,” said President Tucker, who has led the HBCU on an interim basis since December 2024.

Simmons College of Kentucky Smashes Record for Freshman Enrollment

For the fall 2025 semester, 210 freshman students are set to begin their undergraduate education at Simmons College. This will be largest freshman class in the HBCU's history.

Four HBCU Athletic Conference Commissioners Have Formed a New Strategic Partnership

“The formation of the HBC4Us Alliance marks a new era of collaboration,” the commissioners of four athletic conferences said in a joint statement. “As stewards of our storied athletic programs, we are committed to honoring our legacy while creating opportunities that ensure the competitiveness and sustainability of HBCU athletics for generations to come.”

North Carolina A&T State University Launches New Graduate Program in Dietetics

“There is a shortage, particularly of dietitians of color,” said June Thompson, interim program director for dietetics at NCA&T. “Eighty percent of who we serve are folks of color. Research has shown that people tend to relate if they can see themselves within the person that is working with them.”

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.

Andrea Hayes Dixon Is the New President of the American Pediatric Surgical Association

Dr. Dixon has had a pioneering career in pediatric surgery and academic medicine. In 2004, she became the first Black woman in the United States to become board-certified in pediatric surgery. For the past three years, she has served as the first Black woman dean of the Howard University College of Medicine.

Three HBCUs Select New Provosts to Lead Academic Affairs

The new provosts are Lawrence Potter, Jr. at Lane College in Tennessee, Morris Thomas at Wiley University in Texas, and Marcus Cox at Savannah State University in Georgia.

Morgan State University Surpasses $100 Million in Research Commitments for the First Time

“As we continue on our path toward R1, we are not just growing in volume but also in impact,” said Willie E. May, vice president for research and economic development at Morgan State University. “The strength of our research portfolio lies in its diversity and societal relevance."

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.

Clark Atlanta University Partners With IBM to Advance AI Education on Campus

“By equipping our students with essential AI competencies, we not only prepare them for future opportunities, but also ensure that the development of artificial intelligence reflects the broad range of perspectives of the communities it serves," said Charlene Gilbert, provost of Clark Atlanta University.

Virginia State University Launches First-Ever HBCU Studies Course

“We are thrilled to introduce the world’s first HBCU studies course in family and consumer sciences,” said Jada Brooks, interim chair of VSU's family and consumer science department. "This course will allow students to explore the HBCU experience through a curricular lens."

Kerry Watson to Lead Operations at Howard University Hospital

With decades of experience in hospital administration, Dr. Watson most recently served as interim CEO of the University of Florida Health St. Johns. His new appointment marks a return to Howard University Hospital, where he served in various administrative roles for 10 years.

Joseph Bouie Jr. Appointed Chancellor of Southern University at New Orleans

Dr. Bouie, a Louisiana state senator since 2020, previously served as chancellor of Southern University at New Orleans, but was dismissed two years into his tenure. He is set to begin his second stint as the HBCU's top administrator on August 1.

South Carolina Legislature Denies Funding to Support Proposed STEM Facility at Denmark Technical College

“If the state won’t fund it, how are you going to grow the program,” South Carolina Representative Justin Bamberg told the SC Daily Gazette. “No one is going to pay money to go to a tech school that has old technology. In today’s day and age, nobody wants to go to a run-down college.”

North Carolina A&T State University Unveils Mobile Care Units to Advance Rural Healthcare Access

“North Carolina A&T State University has established trust with underserved communities in the state of North Carolina,” said Andrew Moore, who oversees health disparities research at the HBCU. “We will leverage this trust to provide appropriate health education, health services, and opportunities to participate in research that ultimately improves community health.”
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