Tag: Alcorn State University
Black Enrollments at State Universities in Mississippi
There are 3,285 African Americans enrolled at the University of Mississippi this fall. They make up 14.2 percent of the total enrollments. Blacks make up 37.4 percent of the state's population.
Six African Americans Taking on New Administrative Roles in Higher Education
The new appointees are Claudia Donald at the University of Massachusetts, Damon R. Wade at Grambling State, LLJuna Weir at Alcorn State, Malika Roman Isler at Wake Forest, Clayton A. Gibson at Alabama A&M, and Steven E. Hairston at St. Augustine's University.
New Adminstrative Posts in Higher Education for Four African Americans
The new appointees are Terry L. Mills at John Carroll University in Ohio, Alanka Hayes Brown at Frederick Community College in Maryland, Derek Horne at Alcorn State University in Mississippi, and Endia Beal at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina.
Six African Americans Appointed to High-Level Administrative Posts in Higher Education
The appointees are Jocelyn Foy at Elizabeth City State University, Danita Sims-Potter at Grambling State University, Billy Foster at Alcorn State University, Joshua Lazard at Duke, Frances Welch at Northwestern State University, and Tina Rollins at Hampton University.
In Memoriam: Edward Vaughn
Edward Vaughn was a professor of education at Alcorn State University in Mississippi. Before coming to Alcorn State in 2004, Professor Vaughn was director of institutional research at Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee.
Six African Americans Appointed to Administrative Posts in Higher Education
The appointees are: Kimberly Johnson at Auburn University, Rosalie Richards at Stetson University, Benjamin Reese at Duke University, Kemal Atkins at Kenne State College, LLJuna Weir at Alcorn State University, and Calvin J. McFadden Sr. at Smith College.
Alcorn State University Names Two Black Scholars to Academic Affairs Posts
At the historically Black educational institution in Mississippi, Donzell Lee was named interim provost and vice president for academic affairs and John Igwebuike was appointed interim associate vice president for academic affairs.
Six African Americans in New University Administrative Posts
The appointees are Romy Riddick at Princeton University, K. Ken Redda at Florida A&M University, Edward Summers at Stony Brook University, Trisah Long Paschal at Clark Atlanta University, Shawnboda Mead at the University of Mississippi, and Emanuel Barnes Sr. at Alcorn State University.
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.
Alcorn State University President M. Christopher Brown II Resigns
Dr. Brown has led Alcorn State since 2010. Earlier in his career, he was provost at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennesee, and dean of education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Five Black Scholars Win Prestigious Awards
The honorees are President M. Christopher Brown II of Alcorn State University, Tryan L. McMickens of Suffolk University, Charlene Johnson of South Carolina State, Donald Mitchell Jr. of Grand Valley State, and Dikgang Moseneke of South Africa.
Seven African American in New Administrative Positions in Higher Education
The new appointees are Paquita Davis-Friday at Baruch College, William Elum at the University of Massachusetts, E. Edward Rhodes II at Alcorn State, April Rhinehardt at Shaw University, Nicole Price at Suffolk University, Craig Burgess at South Carolina State, and Stacy Sowell at Shaw University.
Alcorn State University Opens a Satellite Campus in Vicksburg
Alcorn State University, the historically Black educational institution in Mississippi, has opened a new satellite campus in the Pemberton Square Mall in Vicksburg. Classes began at the new campus on August 26.
Alcorn State University Streamlines Its Administration
Alcorn State University, the historically Black educational institution in Mississippi, has announced changes in its administrative structure to reduce costs and to focus more on enrollment management.
Two African American Scholars Honored for Service
Cheryl Swanier of Fort Valley State University was honored by the National Center for Women and Information Technology and M. Christopher Brown II, president of Alcorn State University will be honored in November by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities.
Two African Americans Honored With Prestigious Awards
Professor Linda Florence Callahan of North Carolina A&T State University is being honored by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication and Alcorn State University President M. Christopher Brown II won an award from the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
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.
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.
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.
Three African American Women Earn Promotions in University Administrations
The three African-American women earning promotions are Carmen Wigfall at Winston-Salem State University, Betty Roberts at Alcorn State University, and Lisa McKay at the State University of New York.
The New Dean of Agriculture and Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University
Alton B. Johnson will also serve as director of the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center and administrator of the Cooperative Extension Program at the university.
Decisions Made on the Future of Three HBCU Presidents in Mississippi
Donna Oliver of Mississippi Valley State University did not have her contract renewed. Carolyn Meyers at Jackson State University and M. Christopher Brown of Alcorn State University received four-year extensions.
Eight African Americans With New Administrative Duties in Higher Education
The new appointees are Fran Scarlett, Sheneka Williams, Kimberly Andrews, Gwendolyn Caples, Patricia Brewer Hairston, Courtney Davenport, Dwayne White, and Tammy Brooks.
Several Historically Black Universities Set Graduation Records
Several historically Black colleges and universities have reported a record number of degrees conferred at this year's commencement exercises.
Alcorn State University to Offer a Summer Enrichment Program for K-12 Students
The university is partnering with the Children's Defense Fund to operate a six-week Freedom School for K-12 students who live near the university's campus.
Four African Americans Presented With Awards
M. Christopher Brown II, Sonja Trent-Brown, Isabel Wilkerson, and Nell Russell are honored for their work in higher education.
Mississippi’s HBCUs Handed a New Recruiting Tool
The state legislature recently passed a bill that would allow public universities in the state to seek a waiver allowing them to offer in-state tuition rates to some students from other states.
Alcorn State Selects Ed Dwight to Create Medgar Evers Memorial
Dwight, the first African American trained in the astronaut program, made a mid-life change to become a sculptor.
Honors for Four Black Men in Higher Education
Teju Cole, DeWayne Wickham, Alex Acholonu, and Sidney Ribeau win prestigious awards.
Three African Americans Take on New Roles in Higher Education
Patric David Simon, Cassandra Griggs, and Camille Jones will be taking on new assignments.
Myrlie Evers-Williams Named Scholar-in-Residence at Alcorn State University
The civil rights icon will teach, prepared her papers for the university's archives, and develop a research center on social justice and civic engagement.
Honors and Awards
Marie Chisholm-Burns, Michael and Libby Johnson, and M. Christopher Brown receive honors.
Appointments and Promotions
Here is news of eight appointments of African Americans to positions in higher education.
Professors at Two HBCUs Report Breakthrough in Heart Disease Prevention
The scientists report that the ingestion of the leaves of the purslane plant can have a significant impact on lowering cholesterol levels in adults.
