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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.

Three Black Leaders Appointed to New Roles at HBCUs

Joi Grabielle Artis is the new campus minister and chaplain at Benedict College in South Carolina. Shannon Trapp was appointed associate vice chancellor for administration and strategic operations at North Carolina A&T State University and April Thomas was named director of the Undergraduate Research Office at South Carolina State University.

North Carolina A&T State University to Offer Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree Programs for Adult Learners

In partnership with Project Kitty Hawk, a nonprofit affiliate of the University of North Carolina System, North Carolina A&T State University has developed two online bachelor's degree programs designed for adult learners. Students in these programs participate in eight week “mini-mesters,” providing them with an accelerated pathway to a college degree.

Four African Americans Appointed to Leadership Roles at Universities

The appointments are Christine Lovely at the University of California, Los Angeles, Reginald Ruffin at Tuskegee University in Alabama, Keith Hayes at Virginia Tech, and Laquetta Jones Bigelow at North Carolina A&T 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.

New Academic Positions for Three Black Scholars

Marcia Douglas was named a Distinguished Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. Regina Davis was appointed assistant vice provost for online learning and extended learning at North Carolina A&T State University and Kamal Kariem is a new assistant professor of anthropology at Bates College in Maine.

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.

New Administrative Positions for Four Black Leaders in Higher Education

The appointments are Rolanda Horn at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Victor McCrary at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., Tamara Michel Josserand at North Carolina A&T State University, and David Halbert at Framingham State University in Massachusetts.

North Carolina A&T State University Establishes Double Master’s Degree Program in Agriculture and Business

“Agriculture accounts for one-fifth of [North Carolina's] gross domestic product,” said Antoine Alston, associate dean of academic studies for NCA&T's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. “This industry is going to require individuals with the knowledge, skills, and disposition to understand the market...”

The Top-Ranked HBCUs According to U.S. News and World Report

For the nineteenth consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report has named Spelman College in Atlanta the best HBCU in the country. Howard University was second, Morehouse College was third, Tuskegee University was fourth, and Florida A&M University was fifth. These five institutions have topped the magazine's annual list for three years in a row.

In Memoriam: Joseph McNeil, 1942-2025

McNeil was a member of the A&T Four - a group of four students at North Carolina A&T State University who organized a sit-in protest at a local lunch counter. The movement lasted for more than five months, ultimately leading to the store's desegregation.

New Faculty Positions for Seven Black Scholars

Here is this week’s roundup of African Americans who have been appointed to new faculty positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

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.

No HBCUs Are Included in LinkedIn’s Inaugural List of the Top 50 Best Colleges for Long-Term Success

Although no HBCUs were included in a new LinkedIn report regarding the top colleges for alumni career outcomes, the networking website released a supplemental ranking list of the top HBCUs for long-term career success, with Howard University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College receiving the best evaluations.

North Carolina A&T State University Launches New Graduate Program in Dietetics

“There is a shortage, particularly of dietitians of color,” said June Thompson, interim program director for dietetics at NCA&T. “Eighty percent of who we serve are folks of color. Research has shown that people tend to relate if they can see themselves within the person that is working with them.”

Nine Black Administrators Selected for New Positions at Universities

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 our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

North Carolina A&T State University Unveils Mobile Care Units to Advance Rural Healthcare Access

“North Carolina A&T State University has established trust with underserved communities in the state of North Carolina,” said Andrew Moore, who oversees health disparities research at the HBCU. “We will leverage this trust to provide appropriate health education, health services, and opportunities to participate in research that ultimately improves community health.”

Karleah Harris Receives National Recognition for Leadership in Family and Consumer Sciences

“Leadership is not about individual accomplishments – it is about empowering others to be successful,” said Dr. Harris. “That is why it is critical that we continue to make a positive impact and work collaboratively.”

Four Black Professors Selected for New Academic Leadership Roles

The professors taking on new positions are J. Camille Hall at Missouri State University, Alicia Barnes at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Tyson Brown at Duke University, and Cynthia Crawford at North Carolina A&T State University.
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