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Lisa Thompson Named President of Union Theological Seminary

Dr. Thompson's appointment marks a return to Union Theological Seminary, where she previously taught for three years. Most recently, she was the Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair of Black Homiletics & Liturgics at Vanderbilt University in Nashville.

Nicole Reaves Appointed President of Schenectady County Community College in New York

Dr. Reaves has been serving as executive vice president and chief programs officer at Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina. On July 15, she is slated to become the first woman president of Schenectady County Community College within the State University of New York System.

The New Dean of the School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Before his appointment as interim dean in January 2025, Dr. Chitiyo, a professor of special education, served five years as chair of the university's department of specialized education services.

Saint Augustine’s University Files Class 11 Bankruptcy Amidst Accreditation Turmoil

Following several years of financial and accreditation turmoil, Saint Augustine's University's board of trustees has filed for bankruptcy and decided to not continue litigation related to its accreditation status.

LeRoi Hicks Named the First African American CEO of the American College of Physicians

Dr. Hicks previously served as chief of Hospital Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He is slated to become the first Black doctor to lead the American College of Physicians in July.

Itohan Osayimwese to Lead the Society of Architectural Historians

Dr. Osayimwese, professor and department chair at Brown University, will serve a two-year term as the society's vice president, followed by another two-year term as president. Her scholarship centers on relationship between political ideologies and the built environment in sub-Saharan African, the Caribbean, and Europe between 1750 and 1950.

Kesha James Named Dean of Online Learning at Miles College in Alabama

As the new dean of online learning at Miles College in Alabama, Dr. James will provide strategic leadership for the HBCU's online initiatives and oversee academic data reporting and analytics.

Denise Jones Gregory Appointed President of Jackson State University in Mississippi

Dr. Gregory was appointed interim president of Jackson State University in May 2025. Prior to that appointment, she was the HBCU's provost and vice president of academic affairs.

Donald Comer Is the Eleventh President of Lane College in Tennessee

Dr. Comer has led Lane College on an interim basis for nearly two years. Prior to his interim appointment, he spent more than three decades as an executive with FedEx, holding positions in data analytics, marketing, finance, strategic planning, and project management.

Jamal Scott Named President of Highland Community College in Illinois

With over 25 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Scott comes to his new role from National Louis University in Chicago, where he has been serving as vice president of undergraduate education and dean of the Undergraduate College.

SherRhonda Gibbs Named the First Woman President of Texas College

Dr. Gibbs has been serving as dean of the division of business and economics at Morehouse College in Atlanta. She is slated to become the first woman president of historically Black Texas College on July 1.

Joseph Karl Grant Appointed Dean of the North Carolina Central University School of Law

Professor Grant comes to North Carolina Central University from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where he most recently served as interim dean and the Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Chair in Legal Education in the School of Law.

Marika Peterson Named Dean of Libraries at Virginia State University

Peterson, a two-time graduate of Virginia State University, returns to her alma mater after nearly two decades with Southside Virginia Community College, where she most recently served as the college-wide librarian.

Kymberly Pinder Reappointed Dean of the Yale School of Art

Dr. Pinder was named dean of the Yale School of Art in 2021, making her the first Black woman to serve as a dean at the Ivy League university. She has been reappointed to her role for a second five-year term.

Tiece M. Ruffin to Lead the School of Education at Fort Lewis College in Colorado

Dr. Ruffin comes to her new role from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, where she taught for the past 16 years. Dr. Ruffin focuses her research on learners with special needs, diverse learners, and pedagogical approaches for the diverse and inclusive classroom.

American Educational Research Association Honors Six Black Americans

The awardees are Vivian Gadsden of the University of Pennsylvania, James L. Moore III of Ohio State University, Nicole Patton Terry of Florida State University, Terrell R. Morton of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Chezare A. Warren of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, and Sean Darling-Hammond of the University of California, Berkeley.

Chantae Recasner Is the Sole Finalist for the Presidency of Olympic College in Washington

Dr. Recasner has over two decades of experience as a tenured faculty member and senior administration in higher education. She has been serving as the interim president of Seattle Central University.

Legislation Calls for the Transformation of Kentucky State University

If passed, new state legislation would declare a “state of financial exigency” at Kentucky State University and position the HBCU as a polytechnic-focused institution. This means the HBCU would need to cut several academic programs, resulting in faculty and staff layoffs.

Middle Tennessee State University President Sidney McPhee Announces His Retirement

Dr. McPhee has served as president of Middle Tennessee State University for over 25 years, overseeing some $2 billion in infrastructure improvements and the addition of nearly 50 academic programs. He is slated to step down from his role in December.

Shawna Cooper Whitehead Appointed the First Woman President of Regis University in Colorado

Dr. Cooper Whitehead brings extensive experience in student affairs and academic leadership to her new role. She comes to Regis University from Boston College, where she has served as vice president of student affairs since 2021.
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