Tag: Prairie View A&M University
In Memoriam: Evelyn Thornton, 1933-2014
Dr. Thornton taught at Prairie View A&M University in Texas for more than 40 years. She was still an active member of the faculty at the time of her death at the age of 81.
Notable Honors and Awards Relating to Blacks in Higher Education
Rosie Phillips Bingham of the University of Memphis had an award named in her honor. Cristal Truscott of Prairie View A&M University, Elias S. Siraj of Temple University, and the Africana studies program at Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis were also honored.
In Memoriam: CherRhonda Smith-Hollins, 1980-2014
At Prairie View A&M, Dr. Smith-Hollins worked in the areas of student retention and recruitment. She coordinated the engineering school's summer programs and was adviser to the university's chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers.
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.
Prairie View A&M Provost Is Stepping Down and Returning to the Classroom
E. Joahanne Thomas-Smith, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Prairie View A&M University in Texas, has announced that she will step down from these posts on August 31, 2014.
Honors for Two African American Educators
Urmeka Jefferson of the University of Missouri received an award from the National Association of Neonatal Nurses and Terence Hicks of Prairie View A&M University was honored by teacher's education group.
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 in New Teaching Roles
Cristal C. Truscott was named interim chair of the department of music and theater at Prairie View A&M University in Texas. Muhammad Pate, the former minister of state for health in Nigeria will be teaching with the Global Health Initiative at Duke University.
In Memoriam: Charles A. Hines, 1935-2013
In October, 1994, Dr. Charles A. Hines was appointed the sixth president of Prairie View A&M University and served in that role until 2002. He held a Ph.D. in sociology from Johns Hopkins University and served for 38 years in the U.S. Army, retiring with the rank of Major General.
Seven African Americans in New Administrative Posts in Higher Education
The new appointees are Tyvi Small at the University of Tennessee, Camisha Duffy at Murray State, Michael Leo Owens of Emory University, Ashley Robinson at Prairie View A&M, Valandra German at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, Clayton Steen at Bowie State, and Natasha Billie at Langston University.
Four African Americans Appointed to New Administrative Positions in Higher Education
The appointees are Bridget Ross at Prairie View A&M, Kimberly Edwards-Hunter at the University of Montevallo, Laleta Davis-Mattis at the University of the West Indies, and Dominic Mack at the Morehouse School of Medicine.
Three African American Women in New Administrative Roles in Higher Education
The new appointees are Jacquelyn White at Prairie View A&M, Juliana Mosley at Edward Waters College, and Emily Dickens at the University of North Carolina system.
Three Black Scholars Taking on New Roles in Higher Education
Calvin McFadden at Bristol Community College, Chinyere Ukabiala at Grinnell College, and Billy Lawton at Prairie View A&M University are assuming new responsibilities.
Two HBCUs in Texas Adding New Residence Halls
Prairie View A&M University and Texas Southern University are both adding major new residence hall complexes to their campuses.
The New Dean of Agriculture and Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University
Alton B. Johnson will also serve as director of the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center and administrator of the Cooperative Extension Program at the university.
In Memoriam: Lindsey Wetherspoon, 1924-2012
He taught for nearly 60 years in the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University in Texas.
Five HBCUs Participating in the Global Entrepreneurship Initiative
Alabama State University, Prairie View A&M University, St. Augustine College, Paine College and North Carolina Central University are involved in the UNCF project.
A New Dean at Prairie View A&M University
Tamara Brown, who was on the faculty at the University of Kentucky for the past 13 years, is the new dean of the College of Juvenile Justice and Psychology.
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.
HBCU Choir Sets Schedule and Names Conductors
The 105 Voices of History National Choir is made up of one student from each of 105 historically Black colleges and universities.
Danyale Taylor to Lead the Black College Dance Exchange
She is the artistic and executive director of the Classic Dance Ensemble at Prairie View A&M University in Texas.
In Memoriam: Marion Henry, 1927-2012
Professor Henry had served on the faculty at Prairie View A&M University for 56 years.
Two African Americans Are Among Four Finalists for Dean of Students at Iowa State University
Pamela Anthony of Georgia State University and Miron Billingsley of Prairie View A&M University in Texas are the two African American candidates.
A New Fundraising Guide for HBCUs
The book is authored by Marybeth Gasman of the University of Pennsylvania and Nelson Bowman III of Prairie View A&M University.
Five African Americans Named to Administrative Posts in Higher Education
Here is new of two men and three women who have assumed or will soon assume new administrative duties in higher education.
Appointments and Promotions of African Americans in Higher Education
Here is news of five African Americans who were appointed to faculty or administrative posts in higher education.
Rukeia Draw-Hood Named to Head 4-H at Prairie View A&M University
She had directed the 4-H community center at Michigan State University.
Appointments, Promotions, and Resignations
Michael Dawson, Bernadine Duncan, Herman Frazier, Sandra DeLoatch, Cornelius Graves, Mark Coleman, and Patricia C. Hodge...
