Tag: South Carolina State University
Three African Americans Appointed to Administrative Roles at Universities
The administrative appointments are Dina Thomas at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Kemberly Sistrunk Greene at South Carolina State University, and Erika Ancrum at Edward Waters University.
In Memoriam: Margaree Crosby, 1941-2024
Dr. Crosby was the first Black woman to earn tenure as a professor of education at Clemson University. She was an active participant in the civil rights movement and a member of the "Greenville Eight" - a group of students whose protest ultimately lead to the desegregation of a public library in South Carolina.
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.
NCAA Places South Carolina State University Athletics on Probation for Ineligible Competition Violations
According to an investigation by the NCAA, South Carolina State University failed to maintain squad lists for 14 different sports team and allowed ineligible student-athletes to compete on three different teams during the 2021-2022 academic year.
Seven Black Leaders Appointed to Administrative Roles in Higher Education
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 contact@jbhe.com.
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.
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.
South Carolina State University and the University of Gambia to Collaborate on Agricultural Research and Exchange Programs
The two partner institutions will focus their joint efforts on advancing agriculture and sustainability within the country of Gambia, as well as prepare the next generation of Black leaders in environmental science.
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.
Four African Americans Who Have Been Named to Administrative Posts 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 contact@jbhe.com.
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.
In Memoriam: Mary Magdaline White, 1967-2024
White, a two-time HBCU graduate, was a member of the South Carolina State University staff for over two decades, most recently serving as dean of students.
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 Leaders Appointed to Administrative Positions in Academia
The new administrative appointments are Mechelle English at Columbia College in South Carolina, Richard Johnson at South Carolina State University, and Harry Allen at Belmont University in Nashville.
South Carolina State University to Launch Four New Degrees in Engineering and Computer Science
Once the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education grants official approval, South Carolina State University plans to offer bachelor's degrees in mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering, as well as a master's degree in cybersecurity.
South Carolina State University Adds Concentration in Fire Protection Engineering for Civil Engineering Students
The civil engineering degree program at historically Black South Carolina State University has established a concentration in fire protection engineering. The program was developed with guidance from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions.
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.
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.
Discriminatory Managers Negatively Impact Output of All Workers
A recent study by Nicholas Heiserman of Oklahoma State University and Brent Simpson of the University of South Carolina finds that when people work for discriminatory managers, they put in less effort. That’s true both when managers are biased against them and when they’re biased in their favor.
Three Black Men in New Administrative Posts at State Universities
Nathan Cochran was appointed director of athletics at South Carolina State University. Nehemiah Yisrael was hired as director of procurement and property control at Morgan State University in Baltimore and Jermaine Rolle is the new director of athletics at Clayton State University in Morrow, Georgia.
A Trio of New African American Deans
Shirley Hymon-Parker will lead the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University as interim dean. William H. Whitaker Jr. has been named dean of South Carolina State University’s Honors College and DeNeia Thomas is the new dean of the College of Professional Studies at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Five HBCUs Receive Grants to Plant Trees to Combat Extreme Heat and Climate Change
The Forest Service selected 385 grant proposals from entities working to increase equitable access to trees and nature, and the benefits they provide for cooling city streets. The vast majority of the grants were awarded to cities. But five historically Black universities were among the 385 grantees.
Six African Americans Who Have Been Assigned New Administrative Duties in Higher Education
Those appointed to new administrative post are John Blackshear at the University of Rochester in New York, Chris Allen at the University of Southern California, Steven White at Wilberforce University in Ohio, Bettina Mozie at South Carolina State University, Michael Harper at Alcorn State University in Mississippi, and Thelma Ford Sojourner at Voorhees University in Denmark, South Carolina.
Colleges and Universities Announce the Appointments of Seven Black Administrators
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 this section, please send an email to info@jbhe.com.
Five African Americans Who Have Been Named to Administrative Posts in Higher Education
Taking on new administrative duties are Tyron Clinton at South Carolina State University, Kamala Green at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Theodore B. Callier at Grambling State University in Louisiana, Ron Brade at Xavier University in New Orleans, and Ludwig P. Gaines at Talladega College in Alabama.
Seven HBCUs Receive NextGen Grants From the U.S. Department of Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced a $262.5 million investment in institutions of higher education to foster the next generation of diverse agricultural professionals across the nation. Among the grantees are seven historically Black universities.
Seven African Americans in New Administrative Posts 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 this section, please send an email to info@jbhe.com.
Six African Americans Taking on New Administrative Duties in Higher Education
Those appointed to new administrative roles are Nick Bates at Boston University, Reinell Thomas-Myers at South Carolina State University, Joel Munza at Xavier University in New Orleans, Alisia Kirkwood at Long Beach Community College in California, Rashad Cockrell at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, and Robert Raines at Alcorn State University in Mississippi.
Three Black Women Scholars Who Have Been Appointed University Deans
Pamela McCauley will be the next dean of the School of Engineering at Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania. Cheryl Blackman was named dean of the College of Professional Studies at Bowie State University in Maryland and M. Evelyn Fields has been appointed dean of the College of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences at South Carolina State University.
John Dozier Appointed the Twenty-First President of Columbia College in South Carolina
Dr. Dozier has been serving as community and equity officer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Before taking on that role in 2020, he was chief diversity officer and senior associate provost at the University of South Carolina and president of Kennedy-King College in Chicago.
The University of South Carolina’s First Building Named to Honor an African American
The University of South Carolina has renamed a residence hall to honor Celia Dial Saxon, who was born enslaved in 1857 but later had a 57-year career as an educator in South Carolina. Saxon attended the Normal School on the University of South Carolina campus when it was integrated during Reconstruction.
Three African Americans Appointed to Dean Positions
Albert Bimper was appointed executive dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of North Texas. Ruth A. Hodges has been named dean of the library and information services at South Carolina State University and Justin R. Smith was appointed dean of students at Goucher College in Baltimore.
Three African Americans Appointed to Dean Positions
Albert Bimper was appointed executive dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of North Texas. Ruth A. Hodges has been named dean of the library and information services at South Carolina State University and Justin R. Smith was appointed dean of students at Goucher College in Baltimore.
A Quartet of Black Women Taking on New Administrative Duties at Universities
The four African American women hired to new administrative positions are Marcia Walker-McWilliams at Tulane University in New Orleans, Felicia L. McMillan at South Carolina State University, Endia DeCordova at Morgan State University in Baltimore, and Melissa Hodge-Penn at North Carolina A&T State University.
A Quartet of Black Scholars Who Are Taking on New Positions or Duties
Taking on new roles are Barnard A. Jones at St. John's University in Staten Island, New York, Artha Gillis, at the University of California, Los Angeles, Terry-Ann Jones at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and David Staten at South Carolina State University.
Two African Americans Appointed Provosts at Historically Black State Universities
Frederick Evans was appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at South Carolina State University and Dimetri Horner is the new provost and vice president of academic affairs at Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis.
