Tag: Morehouse College
Lester Agyei McCorn Named President of Paine College in Georgia
"I am honored to accept the presidency of Paine College," said Dr. McCorn. "My acceptance originates from a place of deep respect and admiration for the legacy and significance of this historic institution. Connecting Paine College's historic past with a strategic vision for the future will catapult this institution into unparalleled prominence in American higher education."
UNCF President Michael Lomax Receives Andrew Jackson Young Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Lomax is currently in his twentieth year as president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund. He has dedicated his five-decades-long career to civic duty and education, including service as the fifth president of Dillard University in New Orleans.
Five Black Leaders Appointed to Administrative Roles at HBCUs
Taking on new administrative duties are Ashley F. G. Norwood at Jackson State University in Mississippi, Jamal Sowell at Florida A&M University, Lorri Saddler at Clark Atlanta University, Cedric Mobley at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and Lovelle McMichael at North Carolina A&T State University.
Eight HBCUs Receive Federal Grants to Advance Diversity in Education and STEM Workforce
“Our nation’s beautiful diversity is one of our greatest cultural and economic strengths. The grants announced today build on the administration’s historic investments in HBCUs and will help put more teachers of color in classrooms and in STEM careers—two key professions of today and tomorrow’s workforce,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.
U.S. News and World Report Names Spelman College the Top HBCU in the Nation
This is the eighteenth consecutive year U.S. News and World Report has named Spelman College as the best HBCU in the country. Howard University was second, Florida A&M University and Tuskegee University tied for third, and Morehouse College was fifth.
Forbes Magazine Names Howard University the Top HBCU in the Country
This year, Forbes magazine listed Howard University as the top HBCU and 273rd best higher education institution in the United States. Spelman College, Morehouse College, Florida A&M University, North Carolina A&T State University, and Hampton University were also listed among the country's top 500 colleges and universities.
Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr. to Lead Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta
"I am committed to continuing the mission of this beloved institution, standing on the shoulders of the trailblazing faculty who have shaped us into prophetic problem solvers," said Dr. Mason, interim president of the Interdenominational Theological Center.
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.
Howard University to Lead Multi-Campus Journalism Course at Nine HBCUs
“Our communities are disproportionately affected by many of the ills and wrongdoings that journalism uncovers, and our students have the will and determination to investigate these issues and hold power accountable,” said Howard University Professor Nikole Hannah-Jones.
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.
Four HBCUs Receive Funding to Revitalize On-Campus Buildings Designed by Black Architects
Meharry Medical College, Howard University, Morehouse College, and Virginia State University have received grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to revitalize historical on-campus buildings designed by Black architects.
Three Black Presidents in Higher Education Announce Their Resignations
Cal Poly Humboldt President Tom Jackson, Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, and Morehouse College President David Thomas have all announced their plans to step down from their respective presidential appointments.
AI Teaching Assistants Are Coming to Morehouse College
The AI teaching assistant initiative aims to provide students with an office hours setting they can access at any time, even when their professor is unavailable. Over the next three to five years, Morehouse hopes to establish an AI teaching assistant for every professor at the college.
Jonathan Jefferson Appointed President of Roxbury Community College in Boston
Dr. Jefferson comes to his new role with more than three decades of professional experience. He has been serving as chief academic officer and provost at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Saida Grundy Wins Race, Gender, and Class Book Award From the American Sociology Association
Dr. Grundy's book, Respectable: Politics and Paradox in Making the Morehouse Man, explores the culture and experiences of graduates from Morehouse College in Atlanta, the country's only historically Black college for men.
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.
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.
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.
Oakwood University Wins 2024 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
The Honda All-Star Challenge is an annual academic competition for students and faculty at historically Black colleges and universities. This year's top finisher, Oakwood University, received a $100,000 grant for their win.
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.
Four Atlanta University Center HBCUs Receive $14 Million Grant from National Science Foundation
Four historically Black schools within the Atlanta University Center have been awarded a $14 million grant from the National Science Foundation to expand the research support and capacity across the consortium The project will be led by researchers at Spelman College in collaboration with Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Clark Atlanta University.
Morehouse College Enters Transfer Agreement With Connecticut State Community College
Through the partnership, admission is guaranteed to Morehouse’s traditional and online programs for male Connecticut State Community College who meet the criteria and have earned a minimum GPA of 2.7 and an associate degree.
Morehouse College Partners With Moraine Valley Community College in Illinois
The agreement offers specific benefits to Moraine Valley students such as guaranteed admission, reduced tuition, dual admission, and acceptance into honors programs based on criteria set by each institution. African Americans make up 9 percent of the student body at Moraine Valley Community College.
Morehouse College to Launch a New Real Estate Institute
Morehouse College, the historically Black liberal arts institution for men in Atlanta, has received a $3 million gift from Prologis, the global leader in logistics real estate, to create an endowed fund that will expand opportunities for students of color to study real estate and prepare for lucrative careers with top firms in the industry.
Seven African Americans Who Are Taking on New Administrative Positions in High Education
Taking on new roles are T. Simeon Ananou at Stony Brook University in New York, Jarrett Carter Sr. at Howard Community College in Maryland, Joy Jefferson at Hampton University in Virginia, Norris Allen Edney III at Talladega College in Alabama, Gissette Forte at Queensborough Community College in New York, Juanita W. Hicks at the University of Georgia, and Harold Ellis at Morehouse College in Atlanta.
New Course on AI in Basketball Is Being Offered to Atlanta University Center Consortium Students
The for-credit class on artificial intelligence in sports, which launches this fall on Morehouse’s campus, will welcome students from Morehouse, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University who have chosen majors in the areas of math, physics, and engineering.
Ida B. Wells Society at Morehouse College Gets a New Leader
The Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting at Morehouse College in Atlanta announced the appointment of Robbie Morganfield as its new executive director....
New Duties For a Trio of Black Scholars in Higher Education
Derrick Brooms was appointed executive director of the Black Men’s Research Institute at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Sherrilyn Ifill was named to an endowed chair at the Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C., and Aisha Ali-Gombe was named the director of the new Cybersecurity Clinic at Louisiana State University.
Seven African Americans in New Administrative Posts in Higher Education
Here is this week’s roundup of African Americans who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for this section, please send an email to info@jbhe.com.
Nine HBCUs Become Limited Partners in a $10 Million Venture Capital Fund
The Historic Fund is a unique philanthropic initiative that invites selected HBCUs to be limited partners without investing their own assets. The goal of the initiative is not only to bolster the endowments of HBCUs, but also to foster connectivity between these institutions and the broader venture capital community.
Robert M. Dixon Is the New Leader of Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi
Dr. Dixon has worked as a faculty member and administrator at six HBCUs over the past half-century as a provost, vice president, dean, department chair, and professor. He is a physicist and may have trained more African American physics undergraduates than anyone else in the country.
Robert M. Dixon Is the New Leader of Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi
Dr. Dixon has worked as a faculty member and administrator at six HBCUs over the past half-century as a provost, vice president, dean, department chair, and professor. He is a physicist and may have trained more African American physics undergraduates than anyone else in the country.
Harvey Fields Will Be the Inaugural Dean of the College of STEM at Harris-Stowe State University
Historically Black Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis has announced the creation of a new academic college focused on science, technology, engineering, and math. Harvey R. Fields, Jr., who has been serving as the associate dean for student success at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named dean of the College of STEM.
The Ida B. Wells Society Finds a New Home at Morehouse College in Atlanta
The Society will prepare Morehouse students for ethical careers in journalism through skills building in investigative and social justice reporting. The Society, formerly at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will be based on Morehouse’s campus.
Spike Lee Creates New Fellowship Program for Graduates of Atlanta HBCUs
Film director Spike Lee in conjunction with Gersh, the Hollywood-based talent agency, has established the Spike Lee Fellows program. Under the program, five graduates of Atlanta HBCUs will be selected and provided with student debt relief, industry mentorship, post-graduate internships, and full-time employment in the entertainment industry.
