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More Encouraging News on HBCU Enrollments

Morgan State University in Baltimore, Prairie View A&M University in Texas, the University of the District of Columbia, and Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, have all reported significant increases in enrollments.

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.

Said Sewell Named Eleventh President of Morris College in South Carolina

Dr. Sewell is a three-time HBCU graduate with an extensive background in HBCU leadership, most recently serving as chief academic officer at the Atlanta University Center Consortium. He has held previous executive leadership roles with Morehouse College, Lincoln University, and Fort Valley 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.

Investigation Fails to Substantiate Claims of Bullying by Lincoln University President

On January 8, the day of her death, Dr. Antoinette Candia-Bailey wrote an email alleging she was bullied by Lincoln University President John Moseley. Almost three months later, a third-party investigation has concluded her claims cannot be substantiated.

Yale Library Acquires Digital Collection of Langston Hughes Papers

In a recent December upload, the Yale University Library added a collection of papers from Black poet Langston Hughes to the school's online archive. The collection contains correspondence between Hughes and other authors and civil rights activists of his time.

Lincoln University President Brenda Allen Gets Seven-Year Contract Extension

Brenda Allen was named the fourteenth president of Lincoln University in Pennsylvania in 2017. The board of trustees has extended the contract of President Brenda Allen for seven years. President Allen will now lead the university until 2030.

Lincoln University of Missouri Offers Cybersecurity Education to Local High Schools

Historically Black Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, and the Jefferson City School District are partnering on a new academic initiative designed to bolster the nation's cybersecurity workforce entitled Project REACH (Realizing Equitable Access to Cybersecurity in High School).

Higher Education Grants or Gifts 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: Robert Lewis Albright, 1944-2021

Robert L. Albright served as the eleventh president of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina, from 1983-1994.

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Partners With Delaware County Community College

Students earning an associate's degree at the community college will be guaranteed admission to Lincoln University and can enroll in a parallel major at the university. A total of 17 associate's degree programs at the community college are included.

Lincoln University Board of Trustees Does Not Renew the Contract of President Brenda Allen

Before being named the fourteenth president of Lincoln University in 2017, Dr. Allen was provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina. She is the former associate provost for institutional diversity at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Pitches In to Help Fight the Coronavirus

Science departments had significant supplies such as disposable gloves, masks, surgery gowns, shoe covers, surgery caps, and dust masks that will not be needed this semester. The supplies were inventoried and excess supplies were donated to a local hospital.

Bowie State to Launch the Center for Research and Mentoring of Black Male Students and Teachers

The goal of the new Center for Research and Mentoring of Black Male Students and Teachers at Bowie State University in Maryland is to support a pipeline of Black males joining the ranks of Maryland's educators, especially those who specialize in teaching high-demand fields in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The New Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Lincoln University in Missouri

Dr. Sanders has been serving as a professor of music, chair of fine arts, and director of the B.B. King Recording Studio at Mississippi Valley State University. He has studied Chinese music and visual arts as a Fulbright Scholar.

In Memoriam: Martin Kilson, 1931-2019

Dr. Kilson first joined the faculty at Harvard in 1962 as a lecturer in government. He was promoted to assistant professor in 1967 and professor of government in 1969, making him the first Black full professor at Harvard.

In Memoriam: Albert L. Walker, 1945-2019

Dr. Walker was appointed president of Harris-Stowe State University in August 2011 and served in that role until his retirement in 2013. Earlier in his career, he served as president of Bluefield College in West Virginia.

Five African Americans Who Will Be Taking on New Administrative Roles in Higher Education

Named to new administrative posts are Michelle L. Webb at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah, Courtney J. Martin at Yale University, Deus Bazira at Georgetown University, Tandra Taylor at Lewis and Clark Community College in Illinois, and Jake Tanksley at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.

Higher Education Grants or Gifts 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.

Lincoln University Expands Partnership With the Environmental Protection Agency

The new partnership will support environmental science students, enhance professional development for the Lincoln University's faculty, provide faculty with technical assistance, enhance Lincoln's environmental sciences curriculum, promote partnerships with other organizations, and foster community development.
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Southern University President Dismissed After Two Years of Service

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Dennis Shields, president of the Southern University System and chancellor of Southern University and A&M College, has been dismissed from his post. He will join the HBCU's law school faculty after a sabbatical.

Princeton’s Patricia Smith Wins the 2025 National Book Award for Poetry

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Professor Smith was honored for her newest poetry collection, The Intentions of Thunder. She currently teaches creating writing in the Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University.

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