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In Memoriam: James E. Conyers Sr., 1932-2021

March 19, 2021

In 1962, James E. Conyers Sr. became the first African American faculty member at what is now Indiana State University. He taught sociology at the university for 28 years.

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A Change in Leadership at Morris Brown College in Atlanta

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In Memoriam: Edith Renfrow Smith, 1914-2026

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A Change in Leadership at Morris Brown College in Atlanta

Breaking News January 13, 2026

Kevin James, president of Morris Brown College, has been removed from office by the HBCU's board of trustees. In a recent Facebook post, Dr. James wrote, “This action is deeply concerning. Research and my lived experience demonstrate that many HBCUs have struggled with board overreach and interference. Unfortunately, those dynamics are evident in this situation.”

Sonja M. Brown to Lead Academic Affairs at Fayetteville State University

Breaking News January 12, 2026

Dr. Brown is the new interim provost at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina. She currently serves as the HBCU's associate vice chancellor for academic and faculty affairs.

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