The appointments are Kery Davis at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Yolanda Robinson at Alcorn State University in Mississippi, and Casey Davis at Prairie View A&M University in Texas.
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.
The bipartisan coalition was formed to advance educational opportunities at Texas' HBCUs. The student group and Texas Representative Ron Reynolds have recently filed a bill with the state government that, if passed, would advance funding and educational opportunities at HBCUS in Texas.
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, Hampton University, received a $100,000 grant for their win.
Prairie View A&M University's new master's degree will provide students with an advanced nutrition education, research opportunities, and community engagement initiatives, preparing them for diverse careers in nutrition and dietetics.
Designated by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, PTRCs serve as key resources to help people understand how to apply for patents and trademarks. Prairie View A&M University is the fourth HBCU to open an on-campus PTRC.
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.
The African Americans appointed to dean positions are Luchara Wallace at Western Michigan University, Aneika Simmons at Prairie View A&M University in Texas, and Dale Hendricks at Amherst College in Massachusetts.
Morgan State University in Baltimore, Prairie View A&M University in Texas, the University of the District of Columbia, and Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, have all reported significant increases in enrollments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
Here is this week’s roundup of Black leaders 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].
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.
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.
“I look forward to working with the university community and building on a legacy of excellence by producing more talented professionals who will make our community and the state of Texas stronger," said Dr. Williams.
Jaffus Hardrick, president of Florida Memorial University, has stepped down from his role after five years in the position. Until a permanent successor is appointed, William C. McCormick, former university board chairman, will serve as interim president.
The "Agletics" initiative leverages agriculture and nutrition studies into direct support for the university's student athletes. The research program will provide undergraduate students in nutrition with the opportunity to study the effect of nutrition on enhancing athletic performance.