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A Pair of Black Scholars Selected for Endowed Faculty Positions at Historically Black Universities

Ibram X. Kendi is the inaugural Carter G. Woodson Endowed Chair in History at Howard University in Washington, D.C. James Lee III is the Endowed Professor in Composition and Theoretical Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore.

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.

Howard University College of Medicine Placed on Accreditation Probation

“This moment calls not for alarm, but for alignment,” said Andrea A. Hayes-Dixon, dean of the College of Medicine and senior vice president of health affairs at Howard. “The Howard University College of Medicine has shaped the face of American medicine for 158 years — and we will continue to do so.”

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.

In Memoriam: Michael Keith Herndon, 1964-2026

A two-time graduate of historically Black Howard University, Dr. Herndon served as director of summer and winter sessions at Virginia Tech from 2008 until his passing.

Six Black Administrators Appointed to New Roles at HBCUs

The appointments are Ashley Conner at Edward Waters University, Erin Wiggins Gilliam at Albany State University, Aristide J. Collins Jr. at Howard University, Jalen R. Baker at Livingstone College, Leslie D. Rose at Xavier University of Louisiana, and Marc DeWitt at Central State 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.

In Memoriam: Angella Dorothea Ferguson, 1925-2026

Dr. Ferguson was a professor of pediatrics at Howard University in Washington, D.C. for nearly four decades. In addition to her work as an administrator for the College of Medicine, she studied the growth and development of children, with a particular focus on sick cell anemia.

New Faculty Positions for Three Black Professors

Maxine Burkett is founding faculty director of Stanford University's new Center for Just Environmental Futures and Kim Lewis is chief research officer at Howard University. The University of Georgia has named J. Marshall Shepherd a Regents' Professor, which is the university's highest professional honor.

In Memoriam: Gloria Jean Wade-Gayles, 1937-2026

Dr. Wade-Gayles taught English and women's studies at Spelman College in Atlanta for over four decades. Her scholarship centered on African American women's literature.

Tubi to Launch New Channel Showcasing HBCU Filmmakers

Shelia Eldrige, an alumna of Howard University, recently collaborated with Tubi to launch the “HBCU First Look” channel, which will showcase films made by HBCU students and alumni.

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.

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.

New Program Creates Leadership Opportunities in Outdoor Recreation for HBCU Students

Thanks to a new partnership between the Sierra Club and HBCUs Outside, a cohort of students from several HBCUs recently participated in workshops focused on becoming successful leaders in outdoor recreation and conservation.

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

Glenn Chambers to Lead the Michigan State University Honors College

Dr. Chambers has led the Michigan State University Honors College on an interim basis since the Spring 2024 semester. He has held several leadership roles at the university, including associate dean of the Honors College and director of the African American and African studies program.

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.

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

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.
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