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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.
Checking Up on the Status of Online Degree Programs at HBCUs
The Howard University survey found 23 HBCUs that offered fully online degree programs. Eleven HBCUs offered master's degree programs and four have online doctoral programs.
Pauli Murray Named a Saint of the Episcopal Church
In 1938, she mounted an unsuccessful legal effort to gain admission to the all-white University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The Peace Corps Is Not a Favorite Landing Spot for Graduates of HBCUs
Among historically Black colleges and universities Howard University in Washington, D.C., had the most graduates serving in the Peace Corps with 17.
How HBCUs Contributed to the 1940s War Effort
A U.S. government video from the 1940s describes how several historically Black colleges and universities were contributing to the war effort.
The Top Feeder Schools for Black Applicants to U.S. Medical Schools
By a large margin, Howard University in Washington, D.C., produced more Black graduates who applied to medical schools in 2011.
Bernard Richardson Inducted Into the Washington, D.C. Hall of Fame
Rev. Richardson, dean of the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel at Howard University, was recognized for his work and contributions to the city and faith-based community.
Howard University Names Its New Provost
Wayne A.I. Frederick has been serving as professor of surgery, director of the Howard University Cancer Center, and interim deputy provost for health sciences at the university.
New Journal on African American Education Founded at Wayne State University
African American Learners, a new peer-reviewed online journal, will be published twice each year.
Three HBCUs Awarded Materials Research Grant Programs From the National Science Foundation
Howard University, Jackson State University, and Norfolk State University will receive five-year grants to conduct materials research and education programs.
Cynthia Warrick to Lead South Carolina State University
She has been serving as a senior fellow in the School of Pharmacy at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Howard University to Offer Two New Degree Programs in Education
There will be a new bachelor's degree program in elementary education and a dual master's degree program in school psychology and counseling services.
Howard University Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Stepping Down
James A. Donaldson, who has served as dean for 12 years, will return to the classroom as a professor of mathematics.
A Milestone Appointment in Mathematics at Howard University
This fall Talitha Washington will become the second Black woman to hold a tenured position as an associate professor of mathematics at Howard University.
A Check-Up of Blacks in U.S. Medical Schools
Over the first decade of the 21st century, the Black percentage of all U.S. medical school graduates has declined.
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.
In Memoriam: Elizabeth Catlett (1915-2012)
The granddaughter of slaves, she taught at Dillard University and the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Howard University Students Win Energy Savings Competition
In a student-led campaign, Howard University reduced energy consumption by 14 percent, besting other area universities.
Honors for Four Black Men in Higher Education
Teju Cole, DeWayne Wickham, Alex Acholonu, and Sidney Ribeau win prestigious awards.
Howard University Joins Consortium That Will Train Nursing Students and Faculty in Rwanda
Mary H. Hill, dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health at Howard, recently traveled to Rwanda to help plan the training program.
The New Leader of the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University
For 27 years, Howard Dodson was the director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem.
University Study Finds That Black Children Are Diagnosed With Autism Later Than White Children
The authors state that the discrepancy is probably due to unequal access to quality healthcare and a possible reluctance of Black parents to accept a diagnosis of autism.
Two Howard University Students Awarded Luard Scholarships
They will spend their junior year abroad studying in the United Kingdom.
Three HBCUs Sign Collaboration Agreements With the Environmental Protection Agency
Students and faculty at Bowie State University, Howard University, and Wilberforce University will gain access to internships, mentoring, research projects, and employment opportunities.
Howard’s Online Executive MBA Program Is Up and Running
The program is designed for students to complete course work in about 18 months while continuing to work full-time.
Howard University Establishes Study Abroad Program in South Africa
Starting this July, Howard students will spend a semester at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town.
Prestigious Awards for Three Black Scholars
Sade Kosoko-Lasaki, Gloria Boutte, and Sulayman Nyang are honored by their universities.
New Online Store Features HBCU Licensed Clothing for Professional Women
Clover McFadden planned to go to medical school but she opted instead to be an internet entrepreneur.
Howard University Joins the Washington Research Library Consortium
The agreement will allow Howard students to access books and other resources from the libraries of eight other university libraries in the Washington area.
Honors for Four Black Educators
Tricia Bent-Goodley, Unoma Azuah, Amos Sawyer, and Bernadette Gray-Little received honors for their work.
Notable Higher Education Grants of Interest 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.
Jefferi Lee to Head Howard University’s TV Station
He is a former executive with Black Entertainment Television.
Three African American Scholars Win Presidential Mentoring Awards
Solomon Bililign, Winston Anderson, and Juan Gilbert will receive their awards at a White House ceremony later this year.
Grants and Gifts
Among the grants awarded recently to historically black colleges, Dillard University received the largest award in school history.
Two Black Physicians Join the Faculty at the Howard University College of Medicine
Majorie Warren and Dapo Ojeyemi are among eight new faculty appointments.
Howard University Honors Samuel F. Yette, Former Professor and Journalist
Professor Yette, who died this past January, taught journalism at Howard from 1972 to 1986.
