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Harvard Study Documents How Black World War I Veterans Shaped the Civil Rights Movement

"For many Black soldiers, the Great War entailed a battle not only against German aggression abroad, but also against racial oppression at home," the study authors write.

Black NFT Avatars Are Valued Less Than White Avatars

Even though the NFT marketplace is predominately used by younger generations, historical racial biases have been found to negatively impact the price of NFTs featuring Black avatars.

In Memoriam: Alvin F. Poussaint, 1934-2025

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.

Three Black Scholars Selected for Endowed Faculty Positions

The new endowed professors are Eddie Chambers at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Stefanie Dunning at the University of Rochester in New York, and Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire at Harvard University.

In Memoriam: Clifton Wharton, Jr., 1926-2024

Dr. Wharton was the first Black president of Michigan State University, the first Black chancellor of the State University of New York, and the first Black CEO of a Fortune 500 company.

Herman Taylor Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Clinical Cardiovascular Research

Dr. Herman Taylor currently directs the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, one of four historically Black medical schools in the country. He was recently honored by the American Heart Association for excellence in clinical research.

Arizona State University Law Presents the O’Connor Justice Prize to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Johnson Sirleaf was the first woman democratically elected head of state in Africa. She was elected president of Libera in 2005 - just two years after the end of a decades-long civil war.

Two Black Scholars Receive the Barry Prize for Distinguished Intellectual Achievement

This prestigious annual prize honors those whose work has made outstanding contributions to humanity’s knowledge, appreciation, and cultivation of the good, the true, and the beautiful. It is presented by the American Academy of Sciences and Letters.

Working With Predominately White Co-Workers Increases Turnover Rate for Black Women

In a new study from Harvard University, scholars have found Black women are the only race-gender group adversely affected by working with primarily White co-workers. Compared to White women, they are 51 percent more likely to leave their job within two years.

Kimberlé Crenshaw Honored With Harvard’s W.E.B. Du Bois Medal

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.

Seven Black Leaders Appointed to Administrative Roles in Higher Education

Here is this week’s roundup of Black leaders who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@jbhe.com.

Harvard Study Examines How Prejudice is Learned Through Observing Behavior

Through a series of experiments in which participants observed behavior from others driven by racial stereotyping, the authors found illuminating insight into how individual prejudices can spread to others and potentially society at large.

Study Finds Significant Racial Disparities in Exposure to Tobacco Advertisements on TV

A new study has revealed that roughly 12 percent of American adults encounter tobacco-related marketing when watching TV traditionally or via streaming platforms. However, among Black Americans, that exposure jumps to more than 19 percent.

The Economic Gap Between Black and White Americans Born Into Low-Income Families Is Shrinking

A new study from scholars at Harvard, Cornell, and the U.S. Census Bureau has found a significantly smaller economic gap between Black and White millennials from low-income families that has not seen in prior generations.

NAACP Awards Prestigious Spingarn Medal to Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

The NAACP's Springarn Medal is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious prizes recognizing outstanding achievements by Black Americans. Dr. Gates, professor at Harvard University, is the 109th recipient of the prize since its inception in 1915.

Sigma Xi Presents Its Highest Honor to Cato Laurencin

The Golden Key Award from Sigma Xi is presented annually to a member who has made outstanding contributions to scientific research and advocacy. The award is considered the society's highest achievement.

Five African American Scholars Appointed to New Faculty Positions

The new faculty appointments are Judith Byfield at Cornell University, Nikki Hoskins at Harvard University, Edda Fields-Black at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Shawn Utsey at Virginia Commonwealth University, and Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw at the University of Pennsylvania.

Two Black Historians in Higher Education Receive Prestigious Dan David Prize

Keisha Blain of Brown University and Cécile Fromont of Harvard University have received 2024 Dan David Prizes for their outstanding achievements as academic historians.

University of Nebraska Medical Center Selects Dele Davies as Interim Chancellor

An expert in pediatric infectious diseases, Dr. Davies joined UNMC in 2012. He has been serving as the medical center's senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Appoints Andrea Stewart as Interim Chancellor

"This institution holds a rich legacy of academic excellence and community impact, and I am committed to advancing its mission during this transitional period," said Dr. Andrea Stewart upon her appointment as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
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Thomas Gibson Appointed Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milkwaukee

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“I look forward to working with students, faculty, and staff to collectively define a vision for the future,” said Dr. Gibson. “Students considering UW-Milwaukee should know that our faculty and staff are dedicated to your success, and I’ll be right there with them cheering you on.”

Gina Spivey-Brown Named President of Oakwood University in Alabama

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Upon assuming her new role on July 1, Dr. Gina Spivey-Brown will become the first woman to lead Oakwood University. She has served as dean of Howard University's College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences for the past decade.

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