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Cynthia Anthony Is the New Leader at Enterprise State Community College

President Anthony has been serving as dean of students at Lawson State Community College in Birmingham. She is a graduate of Talladega College in Alabama and holds a master’s degree in counseling.

Tuajuanda Jordan Appointed President of St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Dr. Jordan, who holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Purdue, currently serves as professor of chemistry and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon.

A Bump in the Road for the Effort to Reinstate Race-Sensitive Admissions in California

This year, an effort was mounted in the state legislature to give voters an opportunity to reverse a ban on race-sensitive admissions. But after opposition from Asian Americans, the measure was pulled from consideration.

Historically Black Denmark Technical College Chooses Its New Leader

Leonard McIntyre is the former State Deputy Superintendent of Education in South Carolina. He was dean of the College of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences at South Carolina State University.

Predominantly Black Martin University Placed on Probation by Accrediting Agency

The North Central Association's Higher Learning Commission says the university in Indianapolis is in a "financially precarious position" and cited its low retention and graduation rates.

The Alarming Gender Gap in African American College Participation Rates

For African Americans, in 1994, men were nine percentage points more likely to enroll in college immediately after high school graduation. Now, Black women hold a 12 percentage point advantage.

Sojourner-Douglass College Faces Accreditation Challenge

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is asking predominately Black Sojourner-Douglass College in Baltimore to issue a detailed report by September 1 on why it should keep its accreditation.

The Next President of Olive-Harvey College

Angelia Millender has been serving as district vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She will tale office on April 7.

Alfred Rankins Named President of Alcorn State University

A former associate professor of plant and soil science, he has been serving as deputy commissioner for academic and student affairs for the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning.

New Information on the First Black Graduate of Yale

Until now, Edward Bouchet, who earned a bachelor's degree in 1874 was considered the first Black graduate of Yale College. New information finds that Richard Henry Green earned a bachelor's degree in 1857.

African American Named President of the International College of the Cayman Islands

Dr. David Marshall has been vice president for academic affairs at Olive-Harvey College, a campus of the City Colleges of Chicago system. He is a native of Baltimore, Maryland.

Will Changes to the SAT Help College-Bound Blacks?

The College Board has announced sweeping new changes to the SAT college entrance examination. One important development is the announcement of free test preparation services but it seems doubtful that the changes will appease the test's critics.

Elson Floyd to Remain as President of Washington State University Through 2021

President Floyd's contract was not due to expire until 2016 but the board decided to add five years to the term of the agreement due to Dr. Floyd's "exemplary service." He has served as president since May 2007.

Simmons College of Kentucky Receives Accreditation

Founded by former slaves in 1879, what is now known as Simmons College of Kentucky has received accreditation for the first time from the Association for Biblical Higher Education.

Two Black Scholars Named to Endowed Professorships

Robert M. Franklin Jr., former president of Morehouse College was appointed to an endowed chair at Emory University and Pat Obi was named to an endowed professorship at Purdue University Calumet.

Rutgers-Camden Chancellor Heading Back to Penn Law School

Wendell Pritchett, chancellor of the Camden campus of Rutgers University, is stepping down in June and will take a position as Presidential Term Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Law.

President of Philander Smith College Steps Down

After less than two years in office, Johnny Moore, president of Philander Smith College, a historically Black educational institution in Little Rock, Arkansas, has stepped down. Lloyd E. Hervey, a faculty member in the Division of Education, was named interim president.

Ole Miss Offers $25,000 Reward for Information on Who Vandalized James Meredith Statue

A noose and an old Georgia state flag containing the Confederate Stars & Bars was placed over the statue of James Meredith on the campus of the University of Mississippi. The two perpetrators were heard yelling racial slurs.

J. Preston Jones Named Dean of Business School at Nova Southeastern University

Dr. Jones has served as interim dean since 2012 and has been a member of the faculty for more than 20 years. Before joining NSU, he worked for 15 years at Johnson & Johnson Inc.

Blacks Appear to Be Shut Out in Election of New Members to the National Academy of Engineering

From 2010 to 2013, JBHE research found that there was one Black engineer elected each year. This year, it appears that there are no new Black members.
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