Elizabeth City State University Establishes Transfer Agreements With a Local Community College
Through three recently signed agreements, students at the College of the Albemarle now have the opportunity for a seamless transfer to Elizabeth City State University upon completion of their associate's degree.
Alabama State University Selects Private Wall Street Firm to Manage Endowment
Neuberger Berman, has partnered with Alabama State University to manage the historically Black university's $125 million endowment. Additionally, the Wall Street firm will provide internships to ASU students.
Hampton University Launches Seven Online Degree Programs in Business and Theology
Historically Black Hampton University in Virginia has expanded its online offerings by launching a new one-year MBA degree and six degree programs from the School of Religion.
Winston-Salem State University and Wake Forest University Establish a Pathway Program for Aspiring Physician...
Through their most recent collaboration, the physician assistant program at Wake Forest University will begin formally recruiting Winston-Salem State University students who meet admission requirements and have been recommended by Winston-Salem State University leadership.
Atlanta University Consortium and Howard University Partner With Kenya on Technology-Driven Research
The newly established EDTECH Africa initiative aims to strengthen the higher education system in Kenya by fostering research and educational collaborations between Kenyan scholars and historically Black colleges and universities.
University of Notre Dame Establishes Graduate Business Degree Pipeline With Xavier University
The new partnership will provide four qualified students from Xavier University with guaranteed admission into a master's degree program within the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
Washtenaw Community College Adds Central State University to HBCU Pathway Program
Central State University in Ohio is the seventh historically Black college or university to join Washtenaw Community College's HBCU Pathway program, which provides admission opportunities and tuition assistance for local students to enroll in a participating HBCU institution.
Mark Brown to Be the First Alumnus to Serve as President of Tuskegee University...
On July 1, Dr. Mark Brown will assume the presidency of his undergraduate alma mater, Tuskegee University in Alabama, making him the first alumnus to serve in the position. He currently serves as the inaugural president and CEO of the Student Freedom Initiative.
Saida Grundy Wins Race, Gender, and Class Book Award From the American Sociology Association
Dr. Grundy's book, Respectable: Politics and Paradox in Making the Morehouse Man, explores the culture and experiences of graduates from Morehouse College in Atlanta, the country's only historically Black college for men.
San Francisco Mayor Looks to Bring HBCU Satellite Campus to the City
The proposal, Black 2 San Francisco, is part of San Francisco Mayor London Breed's 30 by 30 initiative, aiming to bring 300,000 residents and students to the city by 2030.
State Audit Reveals Nearly $700,000 in Unallowable Purchases by Fayetteville State University Employees
According to the audit report, former employees from Fayetteville State University's Office of Strategic Communication (OSC) made purchases totaling $692,239 using university-issued cards that were unallowable and/or did not include the proper documentation.
Tuskegee University Partners With Cornell University for Digital Biology and Sustainable Agriculture Research
Tuskegee University is the first HBCU to join the Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems, a collaborative research group led by Cornell University. The center is currently conducting research to develop tools that can communicate with plants.
Prairie View A&M University Selects Aashir Nasim for Senior Vice President and Provost
Dr. Nasim has spent the past 15 years with Virginia Commonwealth University, currently serving as vice president and senior advisor to the president, as well as a full professor of psychology and African American studies.
Said Sewell Named Eleventh President of Morris College in South Carolina
Dr. Sewell is a three-time HBCU graduate with an extensive background in HBCU leadership, most recently serving as chief academic officer at the Atlanta University Center Consortium. He has held previous executive leadership roles with Morehouse College, Lincoln University, and Fort Valley State University.
ECSU Chancellor Karrie Dixon Selected to Lead North Carolina Central University
Dr. Dixon has spent the past eight years as chancellor of Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina. During her tenure, the university experienced significant growth in enrollment, funding, and employee morale.
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.
Four African Americans Who Have Been Named to Administrative Posts 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.
Clark Atlanta University Relaunches Its Undergraduate Major in Music Education
In 2005, Clark Atlanta University discontinued its undergraduate major in music education. Nearly two decades later, the historically Black university has relaunched its music education program, aiming to prepare the next generation of music educations and advocates for the arts.
Alcorn State University Announces Unique STEM-Focused MBA Degree Program
The new STEM-MBA program at Alcorn State, the first of its kind in the state of Mississippi, will prepare students to become business leaders in STEM industries through courses on foundational STEM and business concepts, as well as data analysis and strategic decision-making.
PNC Partners With Howard University to Empower Black Entrepreneurship
The Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship aims to support and educate Black entrepreneurs from across the country. The collaborative initiative includes three other HBCU partners: Morgan State University, Clark Atlanta University, and Texas Southern University.
Bonita Brown Named Fourteenth Chancellor of Winston-Salem State University
Earlier in her career, Bonita Brown served as an assistant attorney with Winston-Salem State University. On July 1, she will return to the historically Black university as its fourteenth chancellor.
In Memoriam: Nathan Hare, 1933-2024
Dr. Hare was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement throughout the 1960s and was a strong advocate for equal educational opportunities for Black Americans. In 1968, he founded the country's first Black studies program at San Francisco State University.
Three Black Women Appointed Chief Academic Officers at HBCUs
The new chief academic officers are Angela Peters at Voorhees University in South Carolina, Denise Jones Gregory at Jackson State University in Mississippi, and April Massey at the University of the District of Columbia. All three women are alumnae of HBCUs with significant experience in HBCU leadership.
Five Black Leaders Appointed to Administrative Positions 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.
Prairie View A&M University Establishes “Agletics” Program for Student-Athlete Nutrition Research
The "Agletics" initiative leverages agriculture and nutrition studies into direct support for the university's student athletes. The research program will provide undergraduate students in nutrition with the opportunity to study the effect of nutrition on enhancing athletic performance.
Getty Images to Preserve Digital Photo Archives at Delaware State University
Currently, Delaware State University's photo archives contain thousands of photographs taken over the course of the university's 133-year history. Thanks to a new partnership with Getty Images, those images will be digitized and made available on gettyimages.com.
Alcorn State University Recruited for Federal Student Pathway Program for Careers in Public Service
The Pathway Public Service Program was established in 2019 to develop the next generation of diverse, qualified, and motivated public health servants. Over the past five years, the program has hired over 100 student interns.
Walter Kimbrough Is the New Leader of Talladega College in Alabama
Dr. Kimbrough, widely respected for his dynamic leadership and innovative approach to education, has served in various influential roles in the higher education space, including president of Dillard University in New Orleans and Philander Smith College (now University) in Little Rock, Arkansas
Catherine Edmonds Appointed Interim Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University
For the past two years, Dr. Edmonds has served as chief of staff at North Carolina Central University. She has extensive experience in North Carolina education, in both K-12 and university settings.
Five HBCUs Receive Federal Funding to Expand Study Abroad Opportunities
Coppin State University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Livingstone College, and the University of the District of Columbia were awarded grants through the federal 2024 Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program.
James Martin II Named Chancellor of North Carolina A&T State University
Dr. Martin brings decades of experiences in engineering research and academic leadership to his new role. He has been serving as the vice chancellor for STEM research and innovation at the University of Pittsburgh.
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.
Six African Americans Selected for Administrative 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.
Three Black Men Selected for Leadership Roles at North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University has appointed Alyn Goodson, Ontario Wooden, and Avery Staley to administrative leadership positions.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Provide Internship Opportunities for Alabama A&M Engineering Students
Through the partnership agreement, students studying engineering at Alabama A&M University will be provided with internship opportunities at the United States Army Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Jackson State University Announces Loan Repayment Assistance Program for Teacher Education Majors
The program promises that if an eligible student's post-graduate income is less than $45,000, LRAP will assist with repaying federal, private, and parent PLUS loans. The university states that this unique initiative is the first of its kind at a historically Black college or university.
