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H. Dele Davis Appointed Chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center

An expert in pediatric infectious diseases and community health, Dr. Davies has led the University of Nebraska Medical Center for the past two years. Effective July 1, he will officially become the university's ninth chancellor.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

Ian Martin to Lead the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Dr. Martin comes to his new role form the Medicine College of Wisconsin, where he has been serving as system chair of the department of emergency medicine and interim associate dean for faculty affairs and leadership development.

Mitchell Walker Named Dean of the Georgia Tech College of Engineering

Dr. Walker is a known for his advanced propulsion research, specifically his experimental and theoretical studies of plasma propulsion concepts for spacecraft. He has been serving as the William R.T. Oaks Jr. School Chair in Georgia Tech's Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering.

North Carolina A&T State University to Launch a Ph.D. Program in Bioengineering

North Carolina A&T State University's forthcoming Ph.D. in bioengineering is slated to be the first stand-alone doctoral degree of its kind at a historically Black university.

Winston-Salem State University to Offer Two New Degrees in Public Health

New undergraduate and graduate degrees in public health are set to launch at Winston-Salem State University. Pending final accreditation approval, the new master of public health degree will be the first of its kind offered at an HBCU in North Carolina.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Report Examines the Research Capacity at HBCUs

“The question is not whether HBCUs can produce rigorous science. They already do,” said M.C. Brown II, executive director of the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Research Center. “The question is whether we — the research enterprise and the nation — will choose to invest in them as the strategic national assets they are.”

Ramona Ann Parker Named Dean of the University of Texas Permian Basin College of Health Sciences

Dr. Parker comes to her new role with nearly two decades of experience in higher education. Most recently, she served as associate vice president and executive dean for the College of Health Sciences at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas.

Wilberforce University Launches Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology

Drawing from foundations in anatomy, movement science, nutrition, and health promotion, the three-year kinesiology degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in health care, fitness, physical therapy, sports science, and wellness.

Johnson C. Smith University Establishes Transfer Pathway With College of Medicine in Antigua

Under the new agreement, qualified JCSU students will gain access to structured advising, mentorship, pre-medicine guidance, academic preparation support, and direct admissions pathways into AUA's medical degree program.

Albany State University Launches New Master’s Degree in Trauma Psychology

One of only four degrees of its kind in the United States, the new trauma psychology master's degree at Albany State University aims to prepare students for careers in trauma-informed care, mental health services, community support systems, and human services professions.

Nicole Joseph of Vanderbilt University Receives National Award in Mathematics Education

Dr. Joseph, an associate professor at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College, was recently honored by the Mathematical Association of American for her career-long contributions to mathematics education for K-12 and undergraduate students.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

Recent National Institutes of Health Grant Terminations Disproportionately Impacted BIPOC Scientists

“When funding disruptions disproportionately affect researchers who focus on health disparities, the consequences go far beyond individual careers,” said Rebecca Fielding-Miller, associate professor at the University of California, San Diego. “They also shape which scientific questions get asked, and whose health ultimately receives attention.”

Alabama A&M University to Offer Bachelor’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence

“I do not believe AI will replace people,” said Z.T. Deng, dean of the College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences at Alabama A&M University. “It will replace those who do not know how to use it.”

New Partnership Creates Medical School Pathway for Voorhees University Students

Under a new agreement with Western Atlantic University School of Medicine in The Bahamas, Voorhees University in South Carolina has created a streamlined pathway to medical school for eligible students at the HBCU.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Launches New AI and Data Analytics Center

Through this new initiative, scholars will work to integrate AI and data analytics into the HBCU's curricula and expand AI literacy training for students, faculty, and staff.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

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