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Tuskegee University Named a Distinguished Military College

The Distinguished Military College designation is reserved for institutions recognized for excellence in military leadership development, officer production, academic achievement, and service to the nation. Tuskegee is the only historically Black college or university to receive the designation.

Bishane Whitmore Named President of the Community College of Denver

With more than two decades of leadership experience in the United States Air Force, Dr. Whitmore holds both a master's degree and a Ph.D. in military strategy from the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama.

Erika James Reappointed Dean of the Penn Wharton School

In 2020, Dr. James became the first woman and first African American to lead the Wharton School since its founding in 1881. Her contract has been extended and she will continue to lead the Ivy League business school through June 30, 2032.

Four Black Scholars With Academic Ties Named MacArthur Fellows

The four Black scholars with current affiliations with American educational institutions are Ellora Derenoncourt of Princeton University, Rodney McMillian of UCLA, Maaza Mengiste of Wesleyan University, and Immanuel Wilkins of New York University.

Calvin White Jr. Named the First Black Chancellor of Arkansas State University

In addition to his latest ground-breaking appointment, Dr. White was also the first African American to serve as provost at Arkansas State University. He joined the university in 2023 and has served as interim chancellor for the past three months.

Addrain Conyers Appointed Interim Provost at Marist University in New York

A scholar of criminology, Dr. Conyers has been a faculty member with Marist University in Poughkeepsie, New York, for the past 14 years. He was recently selected to serve as the university's interim provost and dean of faculty.

*U.S. News & World Report* Names Spelman College the Country’s Top HBCU

For the twentieth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named Spelman College in Atlanta the best HBCU in the United States. Howard University was second, Tuskegee University was third, Morehouse College was fourth, and North Carolina A&T State University was fifth.

Trump Administration Announces $174 Million Investment to Support HBCUs

The Trump Administration's latest investment in HBCUs follows a prior investment of $435 million in September 2025. These funds were initially allocated for programs supporting Minority-Serving Institutions, which include Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Predominately Black Institutions.

New Dean Appointments for Three African Americans

Deshjuana Bagley is the inaugural dean of the new College of Workforce Development and Applied Science at Louisiana State University Eunice. Montrose A. Streeter is the dean of students at Lyon College and Nolan McMurray is dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Alcorn State University in Mississippi.

Mordecai Brownlee to Assume New Role at Colorado State University

Dr. Brownlee will conclude his tenure as president of the Community College of Aurora in December to begin a new appointment as vice president for Denver metro engagement at Colorado State University and executive director of Colorado State University Spur.

Southern University College of Business Dean to Step Down After Nearly Three Decades

Donald R. Andrews has served as dean of the Southern University College of Business since 1998. At the end of the current academic year, he is slated to step down from his deanship and return to the HBCU's faculty.

Yale Selects Two Black Scholars for Endowed Faculty Positions

Marlene Daut was named the Chester D. Tripp Professor of Black Studies and of French and Vincent Brown was named the David Brion Davis Professor of History.

Lonnie Bunch to Step Down as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution

Dr. Bunch, the first African American to serve as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, will step down by the end of 2026. His announcement follows significant conflict between the museum and the Trump administration.

Chidi Blyden Named Executive Director of the Harvard University Center for African Studies

“Harvard’s role is to be a catalyst for educating the world about Africa today, not Africa of the past,” said Chidi Blyden, executive director of the Ivy League institution's Center for African Studies.

Three Black Americans Selected for New Dean Appointments

Rhonda L. Mingo and OL Kelly were named dean of students at Presbyterian College in South Carolina and Southeastern Oklahoma State University, respectively. Jasmin Feimster is dean of arts and sciences at Pitt Community College in North Carolina.

Trump Administration Seeks to End Tax-Exempt Status for Private Schools With DEI Policies

In the Trump administration's latest attempt to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion from higher education, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have issued a new proposal that would strip federal tax-exempt status for any private school, college, or university with race-based policies or programs.

Titus Sanders Named Executive Director of the Elizabeth City State University School of Aviation

Sanders is a pilot for United Airlines, a retired chief warrant officer of the U.S. Army, and chair of the board of directors for the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals. Before his new role, he led the aviation science department at Tuskegee University in Alabama.

Joe Ricks to Chair the ACBSP Board of Directors

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a global accrediting body for business education. As chair, Xavier University of Louisiana's Joe Ricks will provide strategic leadership for the organization, which serves institutions in more than 60 countries.

Cherae M. Farmer Is the First Black Woman to Lead the American Dental Education Association

Dr. Farmer has served as dean of the School of Dentistry at Meharry Medical College in Nashville for the past 11 years. She has more than three decades of experience in dental practice and education.

Alexander Weheliye Elected President of the American Studies Association

Dr. Weheliye, an endowed professor and chair of modern culture and media at Brown University, will serve a one-year term as president-elect before assuming the presidency of the American Studies Association in 2027.
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