Tag: Dillard University
New Report Offers Strategies for Increasing Internationalization Efforts at HBCUs
Over an 18-month period, the American Council on Education worked closely with seven HBCUs to conduct a review and analysis of their current internationalization efforts and to develop a strategic plan for enhancing those efforts.
Dillard University to Offer Free Hazardous Waste Management Training for New Orleans Residents
The free training program in hazardous waste management, housed at Dillard's Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, is funded by the National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences.
This Week’s Appointments of African Americans to Key Posts in Higher Education Administration
Taking on new administrative roles are Venessa Funches, Nancy L. Jones, Michael A. Ellington, Michael Williams, Kenyatta Tatum Futterman, Zella Palmer, Loretta A. Moore, Angela Simmons, and Marquetta Faulkner.
Dillard University in New Orleans Restructures Its Academic Divisions
Under the new restructuring plan, which will be in effect for the 2014-15 academic year, the university's four colleges will be reduced to three academic units. The College of Health Sciences has been eliminated.
A Change in Leadership at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Michelle R. Howard-Vital, the 11th president of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, has announced she will retire on July 31. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins, provost and vice president for academic affairs, has been named acting president.
Two Black Scholars Named to Endowed Chairs
Dhyana Ziegler was named to an endowed chair in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication at Florida A&M University and Warren Jones was appointed to an endowed chair at Dillard University in New Orleans.
Higher Education Grants of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Phyllis Worthy Dawkins Named Provost at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Dawkins was provost, senior vice president for academic affairs, and professor of education at Dillard University in New Orleans. Earlier she held several positions at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dillard University Offering Courses to High School Students
Dillard University in New Orleans has announced the establishment of its Course Choice program. The program is administered by the state of Louisiana and allows high school students to take courses at Dillard that earns them both high school and college credits.
Dillard University Announces the Retirement of Its Chief Fundraiser
Dr. Walter Strong is credited with raising the money to get Dillard back on its feet after the campus was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Marc Barnes, who was the director of development for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation will take over Dr. Strong's duties.
Higher Education Grants of Interest to African-Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Dillard University Students Get a Unique Look at the U.S. Justice System at Work
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments for five cases at the Justice Revius O. Ortique Jr. Mock Trial Center on the Dillard campus.
Dillard University in New Orleans Hosting a Large Contingent of Students From Brazil
The Brazilian students will spend the current semester at Dillard's Center for Intensive English Language (CIEL). Then in the fall of this year, the students will enroll in Dillard's traditional academic programs.
Higher Education Grants of Interest to African-Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Tulane University Professor Debuts New Website Focusing on Black Health
Dr. Corey Hebert's Black Health TV website offers a wide range of videos to educate African Americans on topics such as diabetes, hypertension, nutrition, asthma, fitness, and women's health.
Ten African Americans Named to New Administrative Posts in Higher Education
Carlton Brown, Gerald Coleman, Kimberly Hilliard, Tijuana Hudson, Sheilah Vance, Vanidy Bailey, Patric Simon, Kevin Banks, Ron Price, and Ruffin Bell are all taking on new roles.
Gail Bowman Takes New Post at Berea College
Since 1998 she has served as chaplain at Dillard University in New Orleans.
Two HBCUs Join the Common Application Membership Association
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Dillard University join five previous HBCU members that accept the common application.
In Memoriam: Elizabeth Catlett (1915-2012)
The granddaughter of slaves, she taught at Dillard University and the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Dillard University Names New President
Walter M. Kimbrough is currently president of Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Grants and Gifts
Among the grants awarded recently to historically black colleges, Dillard University received the largest award in school history.
Grants and Gifts
This week’s grants to HBCUs or for programs relating to African Americans.
Historically Black Dillard University and Texas Chiropractic College Form an Educational Alliance
Under the agreement, students will study for three years at Dillard University. Those that have performed up to academic standards will then transfer to Texas Chiropractic College for three additional years of study.
