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The New Chief of Staff in the Chancellor’s Office at Syracuse University
Candace Campbell Jackson has been serving as vice president for student success and vice provost for academic success at the University of Akron in Ohio. She will also hold the title of vice president at Syracuse University.
Only Half of the Law Schools at HBCUs Have a Majority of Blacks in Their Student Bodies
This brief snapshot of the six law schools at historically Black universities compares enrollments, selectivity, and bar passage rates.
Dexter A. Woods Named Dean of the Howard University College of Dentistry
Dr. Woods has been serving as associate dean, associate professor, and director of faculty practice at the College of Dentistry. He joined the faculty at Howard University in 1999 after serving in the U.S. Air Force.
In Memoriam: Freddie T. Vaughns, 1950-2015
Dr. Vaughns joined the staff at Bowie State University in Maryland in 2003 and later became a tenured faculty member. He was appointed assistant vice president in 2008.
Howard University’s New Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Anthony K. Wutoh has been serving as dean of the College of Pharmacy and associate provost for international programs at the university. Dr. Wutoh joined the faculty at Howard University in 1996 as an assistant professor.
Alfred Mathewson Named Co-Dean of the University of New Mexico School of Law
Professor Mathewson joined the law school's faculty in 1983. Previously, he worked as a corporate, securities, and banking attorney in Denver. Professor Mathewson also serves as as director of the Africana studies program at the university.
Three African American Scholars Named to Dean Positions
Gina S. Brown was appointed dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences at Howard University. Donald R. Easton-Brooks was appointed dean of the School of Education at the University of South Dakota and Cheryl Wyrick was named interim dean of the College of Business Administration at Cal Poly Pomona.
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.
The New Provost at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina
Vann R. Newkirk has been serving as associate provost for academic affairs, dean of graduate studies, and professor of history at Alabama A&M University.
Four African Americans Named to New Administrative Posts in Higher Education
The appointees are Calvin Hill at Springfield College in Massachusetts, David Bowman at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Nicole Gibbs at North Carolina Central University in Durham, and John K. Pierre at the Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Six Men Named as Finalists to Lead the Southern University System
Six men have been selected as finalists for the position of president of the Southern University System and chancellor of its flagship campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Hugh Mighty to Lead the Howard University College of Medicine
Dr. Mighty has been serving as vice chancellor for clinical affairs at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. Earlier in his career, he was on the faculty at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
In Memoriam: A. Melvin Miller, 1931-2015
A. Melvin Miller served on the board of trustees of Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, North Carolina, for nearly 35 years. In 1999, he was the interim president of the university.
Medical Education Pioneer Donald Wilson Honored by the American College of Physicians
In 1991, Dr. Donald E. Wilson was named dean of medicine at the University of Maryland, the first African American dean of a predominantly White medical school. He was also was the first Black president of the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Very Few Peace Corps Volunteers Are Graduates of HBCUs
Howard University has 13 graduates volunteering in the Peace Corps and Spelman College has eight. Norfolk State University and Morehouse College are tied for third with four.
Home of Civil Rights Pioneer Pauli Murray Designated a “National Treasure”
In 1938, Pauli Murray mounted an unsuccessful legal effort to gain admission to the all-white University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Howard University Establishes Dual Enrollment Program With D.C. Public Schools
Beginning this fall students at two high schools in the district will be able to enroll in courses at Howard University and earn both high school and college credits.
In Memoriam: Suzan Maria Armstrong-West, 1948-2015
Professor Armstrong-West had served on the faculty at Edward Waters College since 2008. Earlier, she was assistant dean of students at the University of Texas at Austin and dean of academic programs at Rutgers University.
University of Virginia Names New Building After Former Slaves of University Professors
Both Isabella and William Gibbons were slaves who were owned by different professors at the University of Virginia prior to the Civil War. The new Gibbons Hall will house about 200 students this fall.
Virginia Tech Is the Twelfth University Member of the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society
The society's goal is to create a network of scholars who "serve as examples of scholarship, leadership, character, service, and advocacy for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the academy."
Todd C. Shaw Is the New President of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists
Dr. Shaw is the College of Arts & Sciences Distinguished Associate Professor of Political Science and African American Studies at the University of South Carolina. He is also serving as the interim director of African American studies.
Howard University to Launch the Urban Superintendents Academy
In 2015, minority children now make up more than half of all students in the nation's public schools. But only 5 percent of the 14,000 school superintendents in the United States are members of minority ethnic groups.
Four African Americans Named to Dean Positions
Newly appointed to positions as dean are Carolyn H. Livingston at Carleton College in Minnesota, Sandra Crewe at Howard University in Washington, Ruby Perry at Tuskegee University in Alabama, and Grant Hayes at East Carolina University in North Carolina.
In Memoriam: Floretta Dukes McKenzie, 1935-2015
Floretta D. McKenzie served from 1981 to 1988 as superintendent of the Washington, D.C., public school system. Dr. McKenzie served on the board of trustees at Howard University for more than 20 years.
Howard University Makes a Significant Move Up in Law School Rankings
The Howard University School of Law ranked 110th in the listings posted by U.S. News and World Report. Howard was the only law school at a historically Black university to be included in the listings.
The Next President of Tiffin University in Ohio
Curtis B. Charles currently serves as senior associate vice chancellor for institutional transformation at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina. He will begin his duties as Tiffin University president on July 1.
National Communication Association Names Award After Its Former President
Orlando L. Taylor is vice president for strategic initiatives and research/director of the Institute for Social Innovation at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California. He was the first African American president of the National Communication Association.
Jackson State University President Has Contract Extended
Dr. Carolyn Meyers was named the 10th president of Jackson State University on December 1, 2010, and began serving in the role in January 2011. Her contract has been extended for four years.
Ronald L. Jackson II Chosen to Lead the National Communications Association
Dr. Jackson is a professor of communication at the University of Cincinnati. He was elected second vice president of the National Communications Association and will be elevated to president in 2017.
Howard University Reports a Huge Increase in Applicants
So far this year, Howard has received 28,466 applications, up from 22,913 a year ago. This is a 24 percent increase. The applicant pool includes students from all 50 states and 32 foreign nations.
Howard University Is Among the Colleges Sending the Most Graduates to the Peace Corps
This year there are 13 graduates from Howard University working in the Peace Corps. This puts Howard in 24th place on the list of medium-size colleges and universities that have graduates volunteering in the Peace Corps.
Two Black Scholars in New Teaching Roles
Thomas Sayers Ellis is serving as the Sterling Brown Professor of English and Humanities at Howard University and Cheryl Jones-Walker was promoted to associate professor at Swarthmore College.
My Sister’s Keeper Chapters Form at Spelman College and Howard University
The My Sister's Keeper program of the Black Women's Health Imperative aims to develop college students so that they can become tomorrow's leaders on women's and reproductive health.
Three African American Women in New Administrative Posts
Taking on new administrative roles are Carrolyn J. Bostick at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Marquita Chamblee at Wayne State University in Detroit, and Sharrika Adams at Virginia Tech.
Alcorn State University Alumna Becomes the First Black Woman Orthodontist in Mississippi
Chandra Minor recently opened Smile Design Orthodontics with offices in three cities. The Alcorn State University graduate is the first African American woman to practice orthodontics in the state of Mississippi.
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.
