Tag: Alcorn State University
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.
