Tag: Michigan State University
Two Black Scholars in New Teaching Roles
Rodney T. Whitaker, professor in the College of Music, was promoted to the rank of University Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University. Metta Sama was named an assistant professor of creative writing at Salem College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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.
Study Finds Correlation Between Violence in the Home and Dating Violence for Young Black Women
A study led by Angie Kennedy, an associate professor of social work at Michigan State University, finds that young Black women who were exposed to abuse in their family life are more likely to be victims of dating violence that other young Black women.
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.
MasterCard Foundation Makes a Major Commitment to the Education of Africans
Among the partnering institutions in the United States are Arizona State University, Michigan State University, Stanford University, the University of California Berkeley, Duke University and Wellesley College.
Honors for a Trio of African American Educators
Patricia Lowrie of Michigan State, Denisha Hendricks of Kentucky State, and William B. McLeod, former chancellor of Fayetteville State, are the honorees.
Racial Differences in Mortality Rates for Cohabitating Adults
A new study led by researchers at Michigan State University, finds that in terms of mortality, Blacks do not receive the same benefits from marriage as Whites.
Some Notable Appointments of African Americans to Higher Education Posts
Joyce Jenkins, Sharon Butler, Tryan McMickens, Bill Hawkins, and Getchel Caldwell II are assuming new roles in higher education.
Universities Honored for Their Efforts to Increase Retention of Minority Engineering Students
The three winners of the National Society of Black Engineer's Impact Award are Michigan State University, the University of Houston, and the University of Maryland-College Park.
Two African American Women Honored by the International Reading Association
Patricia Edwards of Michigan State University and Charline Barnes Rowland of West Virginia University will be honored at the group's annual meeting in Chicago which convenes in April.
Racial Differences in Seeking Out Mental Health Services for Young College Graduates
Young adult Blacks are significantly less likely than their White peers to utilize mental health services. The racial disparity is especially pronounced for young Blacks with a college education.
Michigan State Professor Finds Racial Disparity in Military Death Sentences
The study, which included research on murders of military personnel from 1984 to 2005, showed that of the 16 men who have been sentenced to death, 10 are minorities.
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.
Three African American Women Appointed to New Roles in Higher Education
Jean Baker-Calloway, Rita J. Teal, and M. Evelyn Fields were named to new posts.
New Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
H. Dele Davies is currently a professor at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
Michigan State Study Finds Blacks Pay More Than Whites For Basic Services
Racial minorities pay more than Whites for water and sewage services.
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.
Two African-American Women in New Administrative Posts
Monique Field and Jerolyn Chapman Navarro are serving in new positions.
Rukeia Draw-Hood Named to Head 4-H at Prairie View A&M University
She had directed the 4-H community center at Michigan State University.
Racism Rocks Michigan State University Campus
There have been at least three racial incidents in recent weeks.
