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Joel B. Thornton Named Inaugural Dean of Libraries at Prairie View A&M University

In addition to his dean appointment, Dr. Thornton will serve as a professor of practice in the HBCU's College of Business. He comes to his new role from the University of Utah, where he has served as an associate dean for the J. Willard Marriott Library.

The University of the District of Columbia’s Victor McCrary Elected Chair of the National Science Board

“We can’t succeed in a new era with yesterday’s playbook,” says Dr. McCrary. “The National Science Board supports President Trump’s aspiration for Golden Age of American Innovation and will continue to work in partnership with the White House, the Congress, and leaders across business, academia, national security, and state sectors...”

John Silvanus Wilson, Jr. Named Executive Director of Penn’s McGraw Center for Educational Leadership

A former president of Morehouse College, Dr. Wilson has conducted extensive research on American higher education, particularly the history and current state of HBCUs. During President Obama's first term, Dr. Wilson was executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and University.

Marja M. Hurley to Lead the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

A distinguished professor at the University of Connecticut, Dr. Hurley is a leading authority in skeletal biology. Her current research aims to advance scientific knowledge of sickle cell disease and its related bone loss.

Board Members Clash Over Florida Memorial University’s Recent Presidential Appointment

Less than a day after Florida Memorial University announced the appointment of William McCormick as the institution's next president, board chairman Brandon Dumas, seven other board members, and the president of the HBCU's alumni association published a letter disputing the appointment, referring to it as “a well-thought-out coup” by McCormick and other members of the board.

Howard University President Ben Vinson III Announces Sudden Resignation

Ben Vinson III has retired from the presidency of Howard University after just two years in the role. His predecessor, Wayne A. I. Frederick, has been selected to serve as interim president while the HBCU searches for its next permanent leader.

Derrick Jackson is the Eleventh President of American Baptist College

Founded in 1924 through a collaboration between the all-Black National Baptist Convention and the all-White Southern Baptist Convention, American Baptist College was formerly recognized as a historically Black college in 2013. Dr. Jackson has led the HBCU on an interim basis since July.

Melody Goodman Promoted to Dean of the New York University School of Global Public Health

“It is an immense privilege to step into this role at a critical time for global public health, and as the school celebrates its tenth anniversary, building on nearly a century of public health teaching and scholarship at NYU,” said Dr. Goodman.

The Final Nail in the Coffin of Affirmative Action in College Admissions

In 2023, the Supreme Court banned the consideration of race in the college admissions process. An exception was made for the nation's military academies, but that was before the election of Donald Trump as president. Now the academies have abandoned their affirmative action programs.

Centenary University President Selected as Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey

Dale Caldwell, the first Black president of Centenary University, has been selected as the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor of New Jersey, running alongside gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherill. Dr. Caldwell has extensive experience within the New Jersey public education system, previously serving as president of the New Brunswick Board of Education.

Alford Young to Lead the American Sociological Association

Alford Young, an endowed professor at the University of Michigan, is set to begin a one-year term as president-elect of the American Sociological Association in September, followed by a term as president in 2026. As a scholar, he explores the social experiences of African Americans - both within and outside of academia.

Alwyn Leiba Elevated to President of Miami Dade College’s Medical Campus

“My commitment is to lead with integrity, champion academic excellence, foster a spirit of collaboration, and drive innovation to meet the ever-changing needs of our students, faculty, and the broader community,” said Dr. Leiba. “Together, I am confident we will continue to build on the legacy of excellence that defines Miami Dade College.”

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.

Vanessa Lovelace is the New Executive Director of the Louisville Institute

Based at the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Kentucky and funded by the Lilly Endowment, the Louisville Institute awards grants and fellowships in support of leadership, education, and research on North American religion. Dr. Lovelace, a longtime professor and scholar of the Hebrew Bible, began her tenure as the institute's top executive leader on August 1.

Kalenda Eaton is the First African American President of the Western Literature Association

A former Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Eaton studies African American literary and cultural history in the American West, women’s narratives, and Africana studies. She currently teaches as a professor of African and African American studies at the University of Oklahoma.

Education Department Orders Colleges and Universities to Report Details of Student Qualifications

According to the Department of Education, “these new requirements will enable the American public to assess whether schools are passing over the most qualified students in favor of others based on their race.”

Nevada State University President Steps Down to Lead the American Association of Community Colleges

DeRionne Pollard was named president of Nevada State University in 2021, making her the first Black woman to lead any institution within the Nevada System of Higher Education. Earlier in her career, she was president of Montgomery College in Maryland and of Las Poistas College in California.

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.

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.
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