The New President of Harris-Stowe State University
Albert Walker was named the new president of Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis, effective October 1.
The First Woman Board Chair in the 115-Year History of Historically Black Voorhees College
Mary Ellen Moule was elected chair of the board of trustees of historically black Voorhees College in Denmark, South Carolina. She is the first woman to hold the position in the college’s 115-year history.
Penn State Scholar to Lead the University of Belize
Cary F. Fraser, an associate professor of African and African-American studies at Pennsylvania State University, was named president of the University of Belize in Central America.
Mark G. Hardy Named Provost at Jackson State University
Dr. Hardy has been serving as dean of the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Jackson State.
Shaw University Chooses New Leader
Dorothy Cowser Yancy was named interim president of Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Rodney S. Clark Named to Lead Attleboro Campus of Bristol Community College in Massachusetts
Rodney S. Clark was named dean of the Attleboro campus of Bristol Community College, based in Fall River, Massachusetts. Clark was dean of admissions at the college.
Meharry Professor to Lead the National Medical Association
Rahn Kennedy Bailey was named president-elect of the National Medical Association, an organization representing 30,000 African-American physicians nationwide.
The First African-American President of Kansas City, Kansas Community College
This week Doris F. Givens began her new duties as the fifth president of the Kansas City, Kansas Community College. She is the first woman and the first African American to lead the college.
New Provost at North Carolina Central University
Debbie Thomas was appointed provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at North Carolina Central University in Durham.
Shaw University President Resigns
After only 11 months on the job, Irma McClaurin abruptly resigned as president of Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Classes at the university are scheduled to begin on Monday.
