Tagged: Howard University

Lest We Forget: The Unsung and Profound Philanthropy of Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Fund

Dr. Al-Tony Gilmore examines Julius Rosenwald, a wealthy Jewish businessman and president of Sears, Roebuck, who has inexplicably and indefensibly been reduced to a footnote in African American history and is worthy of an overdue resurrection.

Ronald A. Johnson to Lead Bluefield State University in West Virginia

Dr. Johnson comes to his new role with extensive senior leadership experience in higher education. He is a former president of Clark Atlanta University and a former interim president of Kentucky State University and Tennessee State University.

Four African Americans Appointed to Administrative Roles at Universities

Adriel Hilton is senior advisor to the chancellor at Indiana University Northwest, and Jasmine Gurley is senior director of public relations at Howard University. Lauren D. Myers is chief human resources officer at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, and Damon L. Williams, Jr. is vice president of university relations and chief of staff to the president at Adler University.

University of Maryland Club Tennis Team Suspended Following Racist Email Sent to Other Teams

Ahead of a tournament held at the University of Maryland's College Park campus, students on Maryland's club tennis team sent an email containing “a recognizable symbol associated with the Ku Klux Klan” to other participating organizations, including the club tennis team at historically Black Howard University.

Columbia’s Teachers College to Lead Study on the Impacts of Racial Inequities in New York City

“This study is an opportunity to turn historical understanding and community priorities into concrete recommendations for redress and racial justice,” said Columbia University's Sonya Douglass.

Six Black Scholars Appointed to New Faculty Positions

The appointments are Carole Boyce-Davies at Howard University, Whitney Fields at Vassar College, Anthony Robinson at Wayne State University, Angel Jones at the University of Washington Tacoma, Sandra Thomas-Lalmansingh at McDaniel College, and Kira Reed at Syracuse 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.

Five Black Americans Appointed to Administrative Roles at HBCUs

The appointments are Kristi L. Smith at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Alicia Williams at Grambling State University, Octavius Rice at Johnson C. Smith University, Abiodun Durojaye at Howard University, and Joshua Busby at Langston University.

In Memoriam: Lorenzo Morris, 1946–2026

Dr. Morris was a longtime professor and former chair of the department of political science at Howard University. His scholarship centered on international and American public policy, electoral behavior, African American politics, and presidential politics.

*U.S. News & World Report* Names Spelman College the Country’s Top HBCU

For the twentieth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named Spelman College in Atlanta the best HBCU in the United States. Howard University was second, Tuskegee University was third, Morehouse College was fourth, and North Carolina A&T State University was fifth.

New Roles for Four Black Administrators in Higher Education

The administrators who are taking on new roles in higher education are Johnnie Watson III at Howard University, Wesley Fountain at Fayetteville State University, Felicia Ellzy-Smith at Dutchess Community College, and Jordan M. Davis at the University of Cincinnati.

Lonnie Bunch to Step Down as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution

Dr. Bunch, the first African American to serve as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, will step down by the end of 2026. His announcement follows significant conflict between the museum and the Trump administration.

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.

University of Baltimore President Kurt Schmoke Announces His Retirement

University of Baltimore President Kurt Schmoke will retire from his presidency in June 2027, concluding 13 years of service. Schmoke, who previously served three terms as mayor of Baltimore, is a former dean of the Howard University School of Law.

*Forbes* Ranks HBCUs on the Success of Their Graduates

A new list from Forbes magazine ranks Howard University as the top private HBCU in terms of how successful its students are after graduating. North Carolina A&T State University is listed as the top public HBCU for graduate success.

Howard University to Lead New Consortium of Seven Historically Black Theological Institutions

Housed at the Howard University School of Divinity and led by executive director Tarsha W. Banister, "Wisdom Keepers, Hope Seekers" is a new collaborative initiative between seven historically Black theological institutions that aims to prepare and sustain pastoral leaders in Christian congregations.

Hundreds of Howard University First-Year Students Unenrolled Over Tuition Issues

Howard University recently unenrolled more than 500 incoming first-year students for failing to meet established tuition payment requirements. Howard is now reviewing financial aid records and reenrolling students on a case-by-case basis.

Six Black Leaders Selected for Academic Dean Positions

The new deans are Donna Nicol at California State University, Long Beach, Angela Gilmore at the University of the District of Columbia, Christopher Lance Coleman at Howard University, Hamilton Elijah Smith at Southern Crescent Technical College, Lawrence Flowers at Voorhees University, and Windy Ann Mack Stephenson at South Carolina State University.

In Memoriam: Tony Brown, 1933-2026

In addition to his pioneering career in broadcast journalism, Brown served as dean of both the School of Communications at Howard University and the Scripps Howard School of Journalism at Hampton University in Virginia.

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.
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