Tag: Babson College
New Faculty Appointments for Six Black Scholars
Here is this week’s roundup of Black scholars who have been appointed to new faculty positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@jbhe.com.
Three Black Women Scholars Selected for Dean Positions
The dean appointments are Donna Stoddard at Babson College, Bridgett Golman at Tennessee State University, and Felisa Higgins at Purdue University.
Lawrence P. Ward Named Seventh President of the University of Hartford
“In my experience, leading with personal authenticity and humility, as well as with vision and strategy, builds credibility, increases trust, and strengthens people’s willingness to work well together," said Dr. Ward. "That’s how I will approach my presidency at UHart."
Babson College Scholars Examine Entrepreneurship by African American Women
The study, summarized by the authors in the Harvard Business Review, found that 17 percent of adult Black women in the United States are starting or running new businesses. This compared to 10 percent of White women and 15 percent of White men. But only 3 percent of Black women were running "mature businesses."
New Administrative Appointments in Higher Education for Five African Americans
Taking on new oles are Shakenna K. Williams at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Fatima Rodriguez Johnson at Canisius College in Buffalo, DeIrish Moss at Florida International University, Wendy Wilson at Albany State University in Georgia, and Dwala Tooms at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.
