Tag: Bowie State University
New Administrtive Duties in Higher Education for Seven African Americans
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. If you have news for this section, please send an email to info@jbhe.com.
Higher Education Grants or Gifts of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Higher Education Grants or Gifts of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Three Black Women Scholars Who Have Been Appointed University Deans
Pamela McCauley will be the next dean of the School of Engineering at Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania. Cheryl Blackman was named dean of the College of Professional Studies at Bowie State University in Maryland and M. Evelyn Fields has been appointed dean of the College of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences at South Carolina State University.
Carl Goodman Selected as the Next Provost at Texas Southern University
For the past three years, Dr. Goodman served as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Bowie State University in Maryland. Earlier, he was associate provost for academic affairs and student services at Florida A&M University.
Bowie State University in Maryland Adds Two New Master’s Degree Programs
Historically Black Bowie State University in Maryland has announced the establishment of two new master's degree programs. The new programs are in applied biotechnology and molecular biology and the internet of things and internet technologies. The latter program is offered completely online.
Bowie State University in Maryland Adds Two New Master’s Degree Programs
Historically Black Bowie State University in Maryland has announced the establishment of two new master's degree programs. The new programs are in applied biotechnology and molecular biology and the internet of things and internet technologies. The latter program is offered completely online.
Higher Education Grants or Gifts of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Higher Education Grants or Gifts of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Higher Education Grants or Gifts of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Higher Education Grants or Gifts of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Bowie State University Teacher Education Programs Buck the National Trend
While many teacher education programs across the country are showing declining enrollments, the opposite is true at historically Black Bowie State University in Maryland. The number of students enrolled in bachelor's education programs at Bowie State grew from 221 students in 2018 to 319 in 2021, almost a 50 percent increase.
Higher Education Grants or Gifts of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Six Black Scholars Taking on New Assignments at Colleges and Universities
The faculty members in new roles are Cordara Harper at Grambling State University in Louisiana, Karen Cook-Bell at Bowie State University in Maryland, Joseph C. Phillips at Clark Atlanta University, Iheoma Nwachukwu at the Mississippi University for Women, Brittany A. Holloman at Talladega College in Alabama, and Lewatis McNeal at Ohio University.
Bowie State University Offers Several New Online Degree Programs in Technology
Bowie State University students can now enroll in new undergraduate programs that are designed to prepare them for positions in the burgeoning technology sector. Applications are now open for students to apply to earn bachelor's degrees in cyber operations engineering; data science; and software engineering.
New Administratve Duties in Higher Education for 10 Black Americans
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. If you have news for this section, please send an email to info@jbhe.com.
Bowie State University Substantially Boosts Its Online Degree Offerings
Bowie State students can pursue undergraduate degrees online in computer science, computer technology, and criminal justice, master’s degrees in computer science, culturally responsive teacher leadership, management information systems, and reading education, and a doctorate in educational leadership.
Six African American Scholars Appointed Deans at Colleges and Universities
The new deans are Robert N. Garner at Benedict College in South Carolina, T. Camille Martin-Thomsen at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Marvin Lynn at the University of Colorado Denver, Amani Jennings at Bowie State University in Maryland, Celeste M. Watkins-Hayes at the University of Michigan, and Mary M. White at South Carolina State University.
Bowie State University to Offer a New Master’s Degree in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Management
Historically Black Bowie State University in Maryland is joining with ABFE (formerly the Association of Black Foundation Executives) to form a partnership that will implement and sustain a HBCU Philanthropy Initiative. This will include the establishment of a master of philanthropy and nonprofit management degree program within the Bowie State University College of Business.
Bowie State University Scholar Shows How to Reduce Civilians Deaths During Police Encounters
Each year about 1,000 civilians are killed in the United States by law enforcement officers. Many of these people killed in these encounters are African Americans. Now, a new system developed by James Hyman, assistant professor of public administration at Bowie State University, may be used to help understand how and why deadly encounters occur.
Census Bureau Looks to Bowie State University to Boost Diversity in Data Science
The U.S. Census Bureau has partnered with the Bowie State University College of Business to provide expertise and resources to support students studying data science and analytics and help build a high-quality, diverse workforce in the growing field.
New STEM Scholarship Program for HBCUs Created by Penn National Gaming
Penn National Gaming, a company that operates more than 40 casinos, racetracks, and other hospitality venues, is dedicating more than $4 million over five years to at least three HBCUs in states where Penn National operates.
Bowie State University’s College of Education to Expand Online Graduate Degree Offerings
The doctorate degree program in educational leadership is designed for educators who are already serving in leadership roles in K-12, higher education, and district-level leadership. There will also be a new master’s degree program in culturally responsive teacher leadership to promote equity, access, and inclusivity in teaching.
Kirkland & Ellis Donates Its Fees Awarded in the Maryland Higher Education Desegegation Case
Kirkland & Ellis is entitled to fees of $12.5 million from the settlement of the longstanding case allocating $577 million over the next 10 years to four historically Black universities in the state of Maryland. But the law has announced that it will donate the fees to seven organizations.
Bowie State University Creates New Programs in Hydroponics and Aquaponics
Hydroponics is a technique used to grow and produce food crops in a closed-loop system that reduces the use of water resources without the need for chemical fertilizers. Aquaponics is the integrated culture of fish, plants, and beneficial microorganisms grown in a soilless environment.
Higher Education Grants or Gifts of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Maryland Legislature Approves a $577 Million Settlement of a Long-Running HBCU Lawsuit
The current legislation, passed by overwhelming majorities in both houses of the legislature, calls for payment of $577 million over a 10-year period beginning in 2023. Funds will be used for scholarships, faculty recruitment and development, and to develop new academic programs.
Five Black Scholars Taking on New Assignments in Higher Education
Taking on new duties are Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. at Howard University, Karine Gibbs at the University of California, Berkeley, Marie-Carmelle Elie at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Tia N. Dumas at Clemson University in South Carolina, and Twanda Young at Bowie State University in Maryland.
Historically Black Bowie State University Upgrades Its Animation Program
LAIKA, the Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning feature film animation studio, is partnering with Bowie State University to build the nation’s first stop-motion animation studio at a historically Black college or university.
In Memoriam: Samuel L. Myers Sr., 1919-2021
Dr. Myers served on the faculty at Morgan State University in Baltimore from 1950 to 1963 before going to work for the U.S. State Department. He was appointed the fourth president of Bowie State University in Maryland in 1968 and served in the post until 1977.
Five African Americans Who Have Been Appointed to New Administrative Posts in Higher Education
Taking on new administrative roles are April R. Clark at Talladega College in Alabama, Gerald L. Hector at the University of Central Florida, Maurice A. Tyler at Bowie State University in Maryland, Qiana N. Wilson at the University of Georgia, and Donell D. Maxie at Mississippi Valley State University.
Google to Train 20,000 HBCU Students to Enhance Their Digital Skills
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund is partnering with Google to launch the Grow with Google Career Readiness Program. The goal is to have 20 participating HBCUs by January and to have the program be available to all HBCUs by fall 2021.
Colleges and Universities Announces the Hiring of Seven African Americans to Administrative Posts
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 Administrative Posts in Higher Education for Seven African Americans
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.
Five African Americans Appointed to Administrative Posts in Higher Education
Taking on new administrative roles in higher education are Demetrius Johnson at Bowie State University in Maryland, Daryl Lowe at Spelman College in Atlanta, Camille Edwards at Wright State University in Ohio, Roderick Little at Jackson State University in Mississippi and Cynthia Pickett at DePaul University in Chicago.
Maryland Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Provided $577 Million to the State’s HBCUs
In a letter to legislative leaders, Governor Larry Hogan wrote that the economic fallout from this pandemic simply makes it impossible to fund any new programs, impose any new tax hikes, nor adopt any legislation having any significant fiscal impact, regardless of the merit of the legislation."
