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Six African Americans Taking on New Administrative Duties in Higher Education

Those appointed to new administrative roles are Nick Bates at Boston University, Reinell Thomas-Myers at South Carolina State University, Joel Munza at Xavier University in New Orleans, Alisia Kirkwood at Long Beach Community College in California, Rashad Cockrell at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, and Robert Raines at Alcorn State University in Mississippi.

Three African American Professors Who Are Taking on New Assignments

Jeanette Davidson was appointed director of the Center for Societal Impact and a professor of instruction at the University of Texas at Austin. Tony Morris has been named the associate dean of the College of Arts and Letters at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, and Nicholas Bratcher was appointed director of the School of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Louisiana Monroe.

New Administrative Posts for 13 African Americans in Higher Education

Here is this week’s roundup of African Americans who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

New Faculty Roles for Six African Americans in Higher Education

Here is this week’s listing of Black faculty members from colleges and universities throughout the United States who have been appointed to new positions or have been assigned new duties.

Three Black Scholars Named to Dean Positions at State Universities

The new deans are Adrienne C. Webber at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Chimay Anumba at the University of Florida, and Charles T. Moses at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Brian Johnson Named the Seventh President of Tuskegee University

Dr. Johnson, 40 years old, is an administrator at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. He has written two books on W.E.B. Du Bois. In June, he will become the only the seventh president in the 133-year history of Tuskegee University.

Three African Americans Are Finalists for Provost at Morgan State University

The three African American candidates for provost at Morgan State University are Keith H. Jackson, interim provost at Morgan State, Brian L. Johnson of Austin Peay State University, and Oliver G. McGee III of Howard University.

Appointments and Promotions

Here is news of eight appointments of African Americans to positions in higher education.

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Marva Johnson Named President of Florida A&M University

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“I will approach this role with bold vision — focused on student success, innovation, and national prominence — while building strong bridges with the FAMU community and honoring the legacy that makes this university so special," said Johnson

S. Keith Hargrove Appointed Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University

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“Throughout my career in higher education, I have been a strong proponent of student achievement,” said Dr. Hargrove. “I am excited to lead Elizabeth City State University with a focus on academic excellence and success, fiscal and leadership stability, and a vision for growth and elevated reputation.”

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