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At the time of his passing, Dr. Morrell was serving as the the Coyle Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. A renowned literacy studies scholar, Dr. Morrell advocated for literacy as a means of social justice, empowering youth to access information, exercise informed citizenship, and participate fully in civic and cultural life.

“[Black and Hispanic women] not only have been historically underrepresented in studies, but they face higher risks of developing breast cancer at younger ages and of experiencing more aggressive subtypes,” said Columbia University's Rebecca Khem, lead author of a new study revealing higher levels of physical activity in adolescence could lower girls' future breast cancer risk.

In her new role as interim co-dean of Barnard College, Dr. Youngblood-Giles will provide leadership to all aspects of campus life and student experience at the New York City-based liberal arts institution. She first joined the Barnard administration in 2008 and currently serves as vice dean.

Many Ivy League institutions, major research universities, and highly-selective liberal arts colleges across the United States have experienced sharp declines in Black first-year student enrollments since the Supreme Court's 2023 decision to end affirmative action.

Dr. Mitchell has taught at the Ivy League dental school for over three decades. He has made significant research contributions regarding the oral manifestations of HIV, particularly among patients from underserved populations. He also has served in senior university administrative roles since 2014, focusing on faculty advancement and development.

According to a new economics study, second-generation Black immigrant women have achieved earnings that are higher than or equal to White American women in recent years. Second-generation Black men achieved similar progress, particularly among workers at the top 10 percent of income distribution.

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation recently announced the 22 latest recipients in its fellowship program, commonly referred to as “genius grants.” Of this year’s 22 winners, two are African American scholars with current ties to the academic world in the United States.

This year, 15 works of fiction authored or edited by 19 writers and poets were awarded an American Book Award. Of these winners, three are Black scholars currently holding faculty appointments at American-based institutions.

Using brain-imaging technology, a team of researchers led by Columbia University has found that in split-second decisions, racial stereotypes can prompt people to mistake everyday objects as weapons.

People who live in historically redlined neighborhoods, which have lower shares of White residents and higher shares of Black residents, are less likely to live within five minutes of an emergency medical services station - the national benchmark for critical call response time.

After the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, there was a major increase in investment for Black-owned businesses, particularly from investors who had never previously invested in a single Black entrepreneur, according to a study led by researchers at Cornell University. However, investment in Black-founded startups was short-lived, returning to prior levels within two years.

Through collaboration with the Ivy League school's Institute for Research in African American Studies, the new doctoral program aims to advance the next generation of scholars, activists, and leaders dedicated to the study of people of African descent across the globe.

Tamara Taggart and Oumar Ba have been selected for endowed faculty appointments at Rutgers University and Cornell University, respectively. Columbia University has named Farah Jasmine Griffin a University Professor, the institution's highest faculty designation.

Although products containing formaldehyde have been banned in several countries and some U.S. states, many personal care items used by Black and Latina women contain the chemical.

"Returning to Morehouse as its thirteenth president is the honor of a lifetime," said Dr. Bowman. "This institution shaped who I am — instilling a commitment to excellence, justice, and impact. I am excited to partner with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and supporters to build on our legacy and write the next chapter of Morehouse's transformative story."

Dr. Schrader has served as York College's interim president since January. She has extensive background in higher education, including recent service as the first Black president of Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn.

Dr. Poussiant was a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School for 50 years. He was a dedicated advocate of mental health who worked to advance Black representation in medicine and reduce racial disparities in healthcare.

Postpartum women from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups who report experiences with racial microaggressions during pregnancy or delivery and who live in communities with historically high levels of structural racism are significantly more likely to experience high blood pressure.

Dr. Lomax is currently in his twentieth year as president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund. He has dedicated his five-decades-long career to civic duty and education, including service as the fifth president of Dillard University in New Orleans.

Presented by Harvard University, the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal is considered the university's highest honor in the field of African and African American studies.