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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.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Grants were awarded to Shelley White-Means of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Howard University, the University of California Los Angeles, and the American Cancer Society. Additionally, The First Bank has awarded grants to 12 historically Black colleges and universities in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

Three African Americans Appointed to New Academic Positions

Leon Prieto, Kofi Afrifah, and Andrea Moore have been appointed to new academic positions at Clayton University, Bowie State University, and Savannah State University, respectively.

Savannah State University’s Mulatu Lemma Named Top Professor of the Year

Professor Lemma has taught mathematics for more than 30 years, including the last 28 at Savannah State University. He has been selected as the 2023 Top Professor of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals

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.

Yolanda Page Selected as the Eighth President of Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Since last fall, Dr. Page has been serving as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Savannah State University in Georgia. Earlier, she was a professor of English and vice president in the Division of Academic Affairs at Dillard University in New Orleans.

A Change in Leadership at Savannah State University in Georgia

Kimberly Ballard-Washington has resigned as president of Savannah State University in Georgia for "personal reasons." The University System of Georgia named Cynthia Robinson Alexander as interim president of Savannah State University. She has been serving as associate vice chancellor for finance at the University System of Georgia. She joined the university system in 2009.
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