Tag: Alabama A&M University
In Memoriam: Arthur J. Bond, 1939-2012
Educated at Purdue University, he was the former dean of engineering and technology at Alabama A&M University. As a graduate student he was an adviser to students who formed what is now the National Society of Black Engineers.
Kevin Crenshaw Is Honored for Excellence in Extension
He is a legal family educator for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, a joint effort of Auburn University and historically Black Alabama A&M University.
Alabama A&M to Partner With the U.S. Army in Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The Army will gain the expertise of engineering faculty at the university and Alabama A&M will benefit by exposing its students to advanced research in a field with extensive employment opportunities.
Higher Education Grants of Interest to African-Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Katina Walton Honored With a National Poetry Award
A doctoral candidate in reading and literacy at Alabama A&M University, she was honored for her book She Speaks.
President of Alabama A&M University Receives Major Vote of Confidence
The university's board of trustees extended President Andrew Hugine's contract to July 2017.
Board Approves Academic Restructuring at Alabama A&M University
The new plan eliminated four bachelor's degree programs and two master's degree programs. Two bachelor's degree programs and a master's degree program were added.
HBCU Choir Sets Schedule and Names Conductors
The 105 Voices of History National Choir is made up of one student from each of 105 historically Black colleges and universities.
In Memoriam: H. Douglas Covington, 1935-2012
He was president of three HBCUs before becoming the first African American to lead a predominantly white, state-operated university in Virginia.
Alabama A&M President Addresses Louis Farrakhan’s Planned Visit to Campus
The leader of the Nation of Islam is scheduled to speak on campus on April 10. He was invited by a student group, the Alabama A&M Democrats.
Two Black Scholars Slated to Win Prestigious Awards
Harriet Hamilton will be honored by the National Association for Girls and Women in Sports and Osei K. Darkwa by the World Education Congress.
Alabama A&M Students Take to the Streets
The students allege that the administration is making decisions without adequate input from students.
The New President of Lincoln University
Robert R. Jennings is the former president of Alabama A&M University.
Notable Higher Education Grants Relating to African-Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants won by historically black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Chooses Three Finalists for President
Either Beverly Edmond, William B. Bynum Jr., and Robert Jennings will replace retiring Ivory V. Nelson as president.
In Memoriam
Melvin B. Tolson Jr., Richard David Morrison, and Oscar A. Rogers Jr. recently passed away.
