Tag: Florida A&M University
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.
Two New Deans at Florida A&M University
Ann L. Wead Kimbrough was named dean of the School of Journalism and Robert W. Taylor was appointed dean of the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences.
Seven African Americans Appointed to New Posts in Higher Education
Harriet Davis, Pamela White, Shawn McShay, Kawachi Clemons, Will Sutton, James Spencer, and Emily London-Jones will be taking on new duties.
Larry Robinson to Lead Florida A&M University
Since March, Dr. Robinson has been provost and vice president for academic affairs. He is the former assistant secretary for conservation and management at the U.S. Commerce Department.
Florida A&M University Divides Its College of Arts and Sciences
Maurice Edington was named interim dean of the College of Science and Technology and Valencia Matthews was appointed interim dean of College of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities.
James Ammons Leaving Presidency of Florida A&M University
The letter of resignation came the same day that a lawsuit was filed against the university by the parents of drum major Robert Champion who authorities say died as a result of a hazing incident last November.
Florida A&M University Professor Receives a U.S. Patent for Infection-Fighting Drug
Seth Y. Ablordeppey, a professor in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, has received a U.S. patent for modifications he made to the drug Cryptolepine.
Board of Trustees at Florida A&M Votes “No Confidence” in University’s President
President James Ammons, who became president in 2007 and signed a five-year extension to his contract a year ago, vowed to stay on and deal with issues confronting the educational institution.
New Dean of the College of Pharmacy at Florida A&M University
Michael Thompson has been serving as assistant dean for clinical affairs at the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Two African American Women Scholars Taking on New Roles
Jacqueline O'Bryant joins the administration at the University of Memphis School of Law and Florida A&M professor Jennifer Taylor was appointed to the National Organic Standards Board.
Thirteen Indicted in Hazing Death of Florida A&M University Drum Major Robert Champion Jr.
Those convicted on felony hazing charges could face up to six years in prison.
Florida A&M University Opens New Computer Center for the Public
The Center for Public Computing and Workforce Development houses 65 workstations that are available for public use.
Florida A&M University Enacts New Rules on the Reporting of Hazing
In a related development, a former administrator at FAMU has established an anti-hazing hotline.
48 HBCUs Heading to Los Angeles for the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
Teams will participate in an academic quiz tournament based on the old television series, "College Bowl."
President James Ammons Shakes Up His Staff at Florida A&M University
Larry Robinson is the new provost. Cynthia Hughes Harris, who was serving as provost, will return to her earlier position as dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences.
The First Black Woman to Chair the Southern Scholarship Foundation
Dhyana Ziegler is a professor of journalism at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.
Notable Appointments of African Americans in Higher Education
Here is news of appointments of seven African Americans to new posts.
Six African Americans Named to New Posts
Margareth Larose-Pierre, January Gill O'Neil, Akua Matherson, Percy Caldwell, Odessa Hines, and D. Jason DeSousa are assuming new duties.
The New Dean of the Florida A&M University and Florida State University College of Engineering
Yaw D. Yeboah is currently a professor of engineering at Penn State. From 1975 to 1979, he earned four degrees in four years at MIT.
As a Result of the Alleged Band Hazing Incident, Florida A&M University Expels, Then Reinstates, Four Students
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement requested that the university hold off on any disciplinary action until it completes its investigation.
FAMU Suspends Band After the Death of a Drum Major
Law enforcement officials state that hazing may have been involved.
Florida A&M University Establishes a Medical Honors Program
The aim is to steer successful students to the medical school at Florida Atlantic University.
Appointments and Promotions of African Americans in Higher Education
Here is news of five African Americans who were appointed to faculty or administrative posts in higher education.
Notable Higher Education Grants Relating to African-Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants won by historically black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Appointments and Promotions
Here is news of eight appointments of African Americans to positions in higher education.
Appointments, Promotions, and Resignations
• Esther S. Powell, director of nontraditional adult student services at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina, was elected vice president of the Alpha Sigma...
HBCUs Pitch In to Rebuild the State University of Haiti
A group of 12 historically black colleges and universities has launched a campaign to raise $12 million to help rebuild the Université d’Etat d’Haïti (State University of Haiti), which was severely damaged by an earthquake in January 2010.
Appointments, Promotions, and Resignations
Michael Dawson, Bernadine Duncan, Herman Frazier, Sandra DeLoatch, Cornelius Graves, Mark Coleman, and Patricia C. Hodge...
