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In Memoriam: Barbara Hatton, 1941-2025

Dr. Hatton had an extensive background in leadership at historically Black colleges and universities. She had stints as president of both South Carolina State University and Knoxville College and as dean of the Schools of Education at Clark Atlanta University and Tuskegee University.

Another Four HBCUs Receive Historic Donations From MacKenzie Scott

Howard University, Virginia State University, Clark Atlanta University, and Spelman College are the latest HBCUs to receive major gifts from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. In just the past month, she has made record-breaking donations to eight HBCUs and the UNCF, building on the hundreds of millions of dollars in funding she bestowed to HBCUs in 2020.

Five HBCUs to Participate in Campus Sustainability Pilot Program

Beginning in the upcoming spring 2026 semester, Clark Atlanta University, Morgan State University, Spelman College, Texas Southern University, and Xavier University of Louisiana will participate in a new program to improve sustainability practices on HBCU campuses and train the next generation of leaders in clean energy.

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to Donate $50 Million to HBCUs in Atlanta

Over the next ten years, the new funding will provide gap scholarships to students at Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, and Spelman College who are close to completing their degrees, but face financial challenges that could prevent them from finishing.

Several Historically Black Universities Cancel Classes After Receiving Threats

“These terroristic threats, designed to intimidate and foment hatred against everyday Americans — in this case, Black institutions of higher learning — cannot go unchallenged and must not be swept aside. Black students and HBCU communities deserve to be protected,” writes Yvette D. Clarke, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants 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.

Clark Atlanta University Launches New Program to Advance HBCU Leadership

“This initiative is timely and essential,” said Phyllis Worthy Dawkins, executive director of HBCU Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University. “Building the capacity of the next generation of executive leaders ensures that our institutions remain anchored in purpose, gain strength from their legacies, and continue to expand their societal impact.”

No HBCUs Are Included in LinkedIn’s Inaugural List of the Top 50 Best Colleges for Long-Term Success

Although no HBCUs were included in a new LinkedIn report regarding the top colleges for alumni career outcomes, the networking website released a supplemental ranking list of the top HBCUs for long-term career success, with Howard University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College receiving the best evaluations.

Clark Atlanta University Partners With IBM to Advance AI Education on Campus

“By equipping our students with essential AI competencies, we not only prepare them for future opportunities, but also ensure that the development of artificial intelligence reflects the broad range of perspectives of the communities it serves," said Charlene Gilbert, provost of Clark Atlanta University.

Joseph Bouie Jr. Appointed Chancellor of Southern University at New Orleans

Dr. Bouie, a Louisiana state senator since 2020, previously served as chancellor of Southern University at New Orleans, but was dismissed two years into his tenure. He is set to begin his second stint as the HBCU's top administrator on August 1.

Larry Johnson Jr. is the New President of Bronx Community College

“It is an honor to be named the seventh president of Bronx Community College,” said Dr. Johnson. “With its distinguished history and enduring commitment to educational equity, BCC serves as a vital institution of social mobility, advancing the intellectual and professional aspirations of students across generations.”

In Memoriam: Cameisha Clark

Dr. Clark passed away on May 5 following complications from a being shot during an incident on the Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology's campus in California three days earlier. She was a dean at the college and a three-time graduate of Clark Atlanta University.

Willie Todd, Jr. Named the Twenty-Second President of Talladega College in Alabama

“I am profoundly honored to have been chosen to lead Talladega College, an institution with a powerful legacy and boundless potential,” said Dr. Todd. "As a proud product of an HBCU and a lifelong servant of these sacred institutions, I believe the time has come to reimagine liberal arts education as a dynamic force for the future."

Teresa Merriweather Orok Is the First Black Woman Leader of the University Economic Development Association

With over 35 years of professional experience, Dr. Orok currently serves as the inaugural director of the Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Economic Development at Alabama A&M University.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants 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.

Robert Bullard Honored for Lifetime Achievement and Commitment to Social Equity

A distinguished professor at Texas Southern University, Dr. Bullard is a leading scholar in the field of environmental justice. He currently serves as founding director of the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice.

In Memoriam: Joycelyn Nicole Wilson, 1975-2025

A senior instructor of mathematics at Spelman College in Atlanta, Professor Wilson was found deceased on February 9 at Lake Oconee after an empty boat was found circling the lake.

In Memoriam: Francis Ammon McMillan Parks, 1937-2025

Parks served as an instructor and director with Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University for over two decades.

Clark Atlanta University Forms Partnership With Borough of Manhattan Community College

"By providing BMCC students with a pathway to Clark Atlanta University, we are not only enriching their academic experience but also empowering them to make meaningful contributions to society," said CAU President George T. French, Jr. "Together, we are building a future where education knows no boundaries.”

In Memoriam: Quiester Craig, 1936-2024

“Quiester Craig’s iconic leadership in business education at North Carolina A&T set a standard for the entire nation,” said NCA&T Chancellor James R. Martin II. " North Carolina A&T would not be where it is today without his incredible accomplishments and legacy.”
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