Tag: North Carolina Central University
In Memoriam: Nathan Howard Cook, 1939-2024
Dr. Cook was a longtime faculty member and administrator at Lincoln University of Missouri. A full professor of biology, he held several leadership roles including vice president for academic affairs.
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.
North Carolina Central University Establishes a Formal Partnership With the Wilmette Institute
The two institutions have collaborated on several educational initiatives over the past two years. A recently signed agreement will formalize and expand their partnership over the next five years.
Seven Black Scholars Receive Faculty Appointments at Colleges and Universities
Here is this week’s roundup of Black scholars 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 contact@jbhe.com.
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.
PepsiCo Pledges to Support HBCU Students Studying STEM
PepsiCo is providing scholarships for students attending nine select HBCUs across the country. Additionally, the company is donating $100,000 in total to Florida A&M University and Prairie View A&M University to enhance their STEM programming.
NCCU to Launch Multidisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree in Formulations and Packaging Science
Scheduled to launch next fall, the new bachelor's degree program will teach students about formulating products to address health disparities and packaging products for delivery to rural or marginalized communities.
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.
Three Black Men Selected for Leadership Roles at North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University has appointed Alyn Goodson, Ontario Wooden, and Avery Staley to administrative leadership positions.
Catherine Edmonds Appointed Interim Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University
For the past two years, Dr. Edmonds has served as chief of staff at North Carolina Central University. She has extensive experience in North Carolina education, in both K-12 and university settings.
Porché Spence Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Advancing Diversity in Ecology
Dr. Spence currently serves as an assistant professor of environmental studies at North Carolina A&T State University. Throughout her career, she has developed several educational programs geared towards introducing students of color to environmental science fields.
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.
ECSU Chancellor Karrie Dixon Selected to Lead North Carolina Central University
Dr. Dixon has spent the past eight years as chancellor of Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina. During her tenure, the university experienced significant growth in enrollment, funding, and employee morale.
In Memoriam: Kenneth Campbell
Campbell served as an assistant professor in the department of mass communication at North Carolina Central University. He taught media studies and served as an advisor for the student film organization, Nineteen10 Film Alliance.
Five Black Scholars Receive Dean Appointments
The new deans are Carolyn Gentle-Genitty at Butler University, Karen Thomas-Brown at Washington State University, Arwin Smallwood at North Carolina Central University, Suzanne Burke Lehman at St. Catherine University, and Stephanie Luster-Teasley Pass 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.
Eight Black Scholars Appointed to New Faculty Positions
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 contact@jbhe.com.
Five African Americans Appointed to University Administrative Positions
The new administrative appointments are Katrece Boyd at North Carolina Central University, Anthony Jones at Loyola University New Orleans, Gerald Shields at Southeastern Missouri State University, Jordan Jones at the University of Washington, and Jasmine Buxton at West Chester University.
Five African Americans Appointed to Administrative Positions in Higher Education
The appointments are Courtney Phillips at Louisiana State University, Pamela Richardson at Hampton University, Shani Crayton at Alabama State University, James Ham at North Carolina Central University, and Caroline Ebanks at Columbia University.
In Memoriam: Norman B. Anderson, 1955-2024
Dr. Anderson was the assistant vice president for research and academic affairs at Florida State University at the time of his death. He had an extensive career in clinical psychology, which led him to become the first African American chief executive officer of the American Psychological Association.
In Memoriam: Paul F. Bitting, 1945-2024
In 1989, Dr. Bitting joined the faculty of the College of Education at North Carolina State University where he taught until his retirement in 2016 as an associate professor. From 2006 to 2007, he served as the college's assistant dean for diversity.
Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans
Grants were awarded to Howard University, North Carolina Central University, Clark Atlanta University, and Wiley University.
North Carolina Central University Announces Plans for Architectural Design Degree Program
North Carolina Central University is offering its first two courses in architectural design this semester. Over the course of the next five to ten years, the university plans to progress the program from a concentration or minor in architecture to a fully-developed four-year bachelor's program, which would be the first of its kind at an HBCU.
Study Analyzes Racial Financial Inequality In America By State
A new study from WalletHub has reviewed the racial wealth gaps across the United States by analyzing data for each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
North Carolina Central University Chancellor to Step Down in June
Dr. Johnson Akinleye joined NCCU as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs in February 2014, then assumed the role of acting chancellor in August 2016 and interim chancellor in December 2016, before his appointment as chancellor in 2017.
A Trio of African American Scholars Taking on New Faculty Roles
The three Black scholars in new roles are Nikia A. Laurie at North Carolina Central University, Christopher Freeburg at the University of Illinois, and Dawn M. Turner at Oakwood University in Alabama.
Six Black Scholars Who Are Taking on New Duties in Higher Education
Taking on new roles are Imani Perry at Harvard University, Tyrone McKinley Freeman at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Alisha Butler at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, Gordon Ibeanu at North Carolina Central University, Linda Lausell Bryant in the Silver School of Social Work at New York University, and Andrea Dawn Frazier at Columbus State University in Georgia
New Administrative Duties for Five African Americans in Higher Education
Taking on new administrative assignments are Joel T. Faison at North Carolina Central University, Gwendolyn Caples at Jackson State University in Mississippi, Desireé Honoré Thomas at the Southern University System, Reginald Holt at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, and Karen M. Carty at the University of the Virgin Islands.
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.
Colleges and Universities Announce the Appointments of Five Black Administrators
Taking on new administrative roles are Jermaine Rolle at Clayton State University in Morrow, Georgia, Rita L. Walters at Montclair State University in New Jersey, Juan McGruder at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Lucreta Tribune at Alcorn State University in Mississippi, and LaMarcus D. Howard at North Carolina Central University.
Four Black Faculty Members Who Are Taking on New Assignments
Taking on new duties are Royel Johnson of the University of Southern California, Karen Keaton Jackson at North Carolina Central University, Aaron Allen at the University of Southern Mississippi, and Corcoran Holt at the Arizona State University School of Music, Dance and Theatre.
Four African Americans Taking on New Administrative Duties in Higher Education
Taking on new administrative roles are Shantay Bolton at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Jovan Alexander Wilson at North Carolina Central University, Aristide J. Collins Jr. at the Strada Education Foundation in Indianapolis, and Robin Whitfield at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Four African American Women Who Have Been Appointed to Dean Positions
The new deans are Patricia Timmons-Goodson at North Carolina Central University, Badia Ahad at Oxford College of Emory University in Atlanta, Brittini Brown at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and Tiyahri Wilson at Texas Southern University in Houston.
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.
Five Black Scholars Appointed Endowed Professors at North Carolina Central University
The five scholars appointed to endowed chairs at North Carolina Central University are Gladys Mitchell-Walthour in political science, Jonathan Livingston in psychology, Zelda Lockhart in language and literature, Lydia Lindsey is history, and Charles Williams in art and design.
