Tag: Ohio State University
Hampton University Professor Wins National Award for the Teaching of Science
Edison R. Fowlks, a professor of biology and director of the Biotechnology Laboratory at Hampton University in Virginia, will be honored this December by the American Society of Cell Biology.
Michael Drake Awarded the University of California’s Presidential Medal
Michael V. Drake, the outgoing chancellor of the University of California, Irvine, was awarded the Presidential Medal from University of California system's president Janet Napolitano. He will soon become president of Ohio State University.
Terrell Lamont Strayhorn: The Youngest Full Professor at Ohio State University
Dr. Strayhorn was promoted to full professor in the department of educational studies in the College of Education and Human Ecology at Ohio State University. The appointment makes him the youngest full professor at the university.
Four Black Faculty Members Take on New Roles
The faculty members taking on new assignments are Ibrahim Cisse at MIT, Mellonee V. Burnim at Indiana University, Creola Johnson at Ohio State University, and Brian Purnell at Bowdoin College.
Michael Drake Appointed President of Ohio State University
When he takes office in June, Dr. Drake will be the first African American to be president of Ohio State. Currently, Dr. Drake is chancellor of the University of California, Irvine.
Five African Americans in New Administrative Posts at U.S. Universities
The appointees are Patricia A. Johnson at Lehigh University, Crystal Crockett at Virginia Tech, Ryann Randall at Ohio State, Joseph Taylor at Virginia Union University, and Andre Warner at The Lincoln University.
Significant Progress in Black Graduation Rates at Flagship State Universities
Every year since JBHE has tracked graduation rates for Black students, the University of Virginia has had the highest graduation rate for African Americans. But other flagship universities have narrowed the gap.
Huge Increase in Black Male Graduation Rates at Ohio State University
Over the past five years the graduation rate for Black male students at Ohio State University in Columbus has increased by 24 percentage points and now stands at 67 percent. The average at the university's peer institutions is 60 percent.
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.
Terrell Strayhorn to Lead New Center at Ohio State University
The mission of the Center for Inclusion, Diversity, and Academic Success will be to foster inclusion, promote diversity, and ensure the academic success of all students at the university.
Six African Americans Taking on New Roles in Higher Education
Those appointed to new positions are Nicole Roach at Webster University, Ronyelle Ricard at Southern University, Laurie Giles at Eastern Nazarene College, Marilyn Kershaw at the University of Cincinnati, Lason Hines at Prairie View A&M University, and Terrell L. Strayhorn at Ohio State University.
Two Black Scholars Taking on New Faculty Roles
Catherine R. Bazemore-Walker is a new tenured associate professor of chemistry at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina and James L. Moore III was named Distinguished Professor of Urban Education at Ohio State University.
Ohio State Faculty and Students Are in Ethiopia Training Healthcare Professionals
This summer the 20-member Ohio State contingent in Ethiopia will concentrate on educational efforts involving cervical cancer screening, rabies prevention, and improvements in food security and safety.
In Memoriam: James Edward Hawkins, 1949-2013
Dr. Hawkins joined the faculty at Florida A&M University in 1977 as an assistant professor of broadcast journalism. He served as dean of the journalism school from 2004 to his retirement in 2012.
Two Scholars Examine the Participation of Black Males in Gifted Education Programs
Lamont A. Flowers of Clemson University and James L. Moore of Ohio State University have collaborated on a book chapter that outlines their research on the participation of black male students in gifted and talented educational programs.
Does “Grit” Play a Role in the Success of Black Men at White Colleges?
A study conducted by Terrell Strayhorn of Ohio State University has found that Black males who exert more grit in college than their peers earn better grades.
Ohio State Suspends Chapter of a Historically Black Sorority Over Hazing Incident
Delta Sigma Theta was founded at Howard University a century ago. Members have include Mary McLeod Bethune, Shirley Chisholm, Patricia Robert Harris, Lena Horne, Barbara Jordan, and Wilma Rudolph.
Four African Americans Taking on New Administrative Roles in Higher Education
Katrice Albert at the University of Minnesota, Andrea Taylor at Tennessee State University, Jannifer Crittendon at Northwestern University, and Eddie George at Ohio State will be taking on new duties.
Three Black Scholars Honored With Prestigious Awards
The honorees are Melvin Shipp of Ohio State, G. Reginald Daniel of the University of California Santa Barbara, and Lekan Oguntoyinbo of South Dakota State.
Leonard L. Haynes III Honored for a Lifetime of Service in Higher Education
The senior director of institutional services for the Office of Postsecondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education, was elected into the Education and Human Ecology Hall of Fame at Ohio State University.
Can Music Play a Role in Racial Prejudice?
Research conducted at Ohio State University shows that particular types of music can influence behavior even though the lyrics do not contain references to race or ethnicity.
A Trio of New Administrative Appointments
Damon Williams of the University of Wisconsin, Rose Obunaga of Stephens College, and Valerie Lee of Ohio State University are all assuming new roles.
Historically Black Central State University in Ohio Is Seeking Land-Grant Status
The designation of land-grant status would allow Central State to apply for federal agriculture research funds and for construction funds reserved for land-grant institutions.
Pioneering Black Chemists in Ohio
Sabrina N. Collins, an assistant professor of chemistry at the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, has published an informative study on some of the earliest African American chemists in Ohio.
Two Black Students Among the First Class of Reagan Foundation Scholars
Gabriella Momah and Obagaeli Ngene-Igwe will receive $10,000 a year for four years.
A New Associate Provost at Ohio State
James L. Moore, a professor in the College of Education, will assume new duties.
A New Dean of Engineering at the University of California at Irvine
Gregory Washington was on the engineering faculty at Ohio State University.
High-Achieving Black High School Students Suffer More Academically From Bullying
The impact of bullying is most severe for high-achieving African-American and Latino students.
New Scholarly Journal on the Black Male Experience
Spectrum: The Journal on Black Men will be published twice a year, beginning in March.
In Memoriam
Frank W. Hale Jr., civil rights activist and vice president emeritus at Ohio State University, died last week from cancer. He was 84 years old.
