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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 Administrators Selected for New Roles at Universities

Jan Alexia Boulware is the new associate vice president for academic affairs at Savannah State University in Georgia. Kareem Easley and Derek Fuller have been named chief of police at Tuskegee University in Alabama and the University of Oklahoma, respectively.

Five Black Administrators Selected for New Roles at Colleges and Universities

The appointments are Max Ferguson at Grambling State University in Louisiana, Darryl Mace at Rider University in New Jersey, Akua Johnson Matherson at Talladega College in Alabama, Michael McClellan at Chaffey College in California, and LeAndrea Mikell at Savannah State University in Georgia.

Four Black Leaders Appointed to Administrative Roles at HBCUs

The appointments are J. William Nicholas at South Carolina State University, DeVaria Hudson Ponton at Grambling State University in Louisiana, Brian Dawsey at Savannah State University in Georgia, and Arthur Vaughn at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta.

Three HBCUs Select New Provosts to Lead Academic Affairs

The new provosts are Lawrence Potter, Jr. at Lane College in Tennessee, Morris Thomas at Wiley University in Texas, and Marcus Cox at Savannah State University in Georgia.

New Faculty Positions for Five Black Scholars

The professors who are taking on new faculty roles are Antonio Barrino at Fisk University, Kisha Aites at Savannah State University, Craig Sutton at Dartmouth College, Duane Watson at Vanderbilt University, and Terrence Johnson at Harvard Divinity School.

Eight Black Administrators Taking on New Positions in Academia

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].

Seven Black Administrators Selected for New Roles at HBCUs

The new administrators are Debra Clark Jones at Bennett College, Thaddeus Fairley at Alcorn State University, Brendan Johnson at Benedict College, Samantha Hutchinson at Savannah State University, Robert Muhammad at North Carolina A&T State University, Damian Thomas at Elizabeth City State University, and Rick Jackson at Talladega College.

New Dean Appointments for Five Black Scholars in Academia

The new deans are Keisha Pollack Porter at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Cora Bragg Thompson at Savannah State University in Georgia, Nancy Kirkpatrick at Smith College in Massachusetts, Lionel Howard at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and Jessica Brooks at Virginia State University.

New Academic Appointments for Three Black Educators at HBCUs

Kisha Cunningham Aites and Archie Williams have been selected for associate dean roles at Savannah State University and Alcorn State University, respectively. Bracy Martin has been appointed interim director of bands at Elizabeth City State University.

In Memoriam: Charles Alvin Wright, 1943-2025

A scholar of civil and transportation engineering, Charles Alvin Wright spent most of his academic career on the faculty at Florida A&M University, an HBCU in Tallahassee.

Jermaine Whirl Selected to Lead Savannah State University in Georgia

“Savannah State has a rich history of producing world class artists, educators, scientists, military leaders, corporate executives and public policy advocates," said Dr. Whirl. "I look forward to working with the students, faculty, staff, alumni and the greater Savannah community to continue the legacy of the state’s first public HBCU.”

In Memoriam: Whittington Johnson, 1931-2024

In 1970, Dr. Johnson made history as the first Black tenured professor to be hired by the University of Miami, where he taught for the next three decades.

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.

Savannah State University Approved to Launch New Program in Elementary Education

“As the oldest HBCU in the area, we have deep ties in the community and a history of producing graduates who give back, uplift and strengthen their communities. This expansion will give us one more way to fulfill that mission," said Cora Thompson, interim dean of the Savannah State University College of 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.

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.

National Science Foundation Awards AI Research Grants to Four HBCUs

The National Science Foundation has awarded ExpandAI grants to Bowie State University, Savannah State University, Alabama A&M State University, and Clark Atlanta University. The funding aims to advance diversity and inclusion in artificial intelligence research.

Ten African Americans Who Have Been Appointed to Administrative Positions in Higher Education

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].

Tia Minnis Named Provost at Virginia State University

After holding the position on an interim basis for the past year, Dr. Minnis has been selected as the permanent provost and vice president for academic affairs at Virginia State University. She has worked for the historically Black university for the past seven years.
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Texas Governor Calls for Investigation Into Texas Southern University’s Financial Management

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Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr. Elevated to President of the Interdenominational Theological Center

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