Tag: South Carolina State University
Three African Americans in New Administrative Posts at HBCUs
Cherita Weatherspoon was named head of University College at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Sunya Young is a new vice president at South Carolina State University and Robert W. McGlotten Jr. was named government liaison at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
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.
George Cooper Named to Lead the White House Initiative on HBCUs
President Obama has named George Cooper, the former president of South Carolina State University, as the new executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Howard University's Ivory Toldson was named deputy director.
Seven African American in New Administrative Positions in Higher Education
The new appointees are Paquita Davis-Friday at Baruch College, William Elum at the University of Massachusetts, E. Edward Rhodes II at Alcorn State, April Rhinehardt at Shaw University, Nicole Price at Suffolk University, Craig Burgess at South Carolina State, and Stacy Sowell at Shaw University.
A Half Dozen African Americans in New Administrative Posts in Higher Education
The six new appointees are Sonja A. Bennett at South Carolina State, Tracie Hunter at Elizabeth City State, Kimberly Conway Dumpson at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Floyd Hardin at Michigan State, Ferlin McGaskey at the University of Tennessee and Joshua Woodfork at Skidmore College.
This Week’s Roundup of New Appointments of Blacks in Higher Education
The appointees are Paul Tchounwou at Jackson State University, Alonda Thomas at Florida A&M University, Aaron James at Grambling State University, Elbert Malone at South Carolina State University and Gerald Hunter at Norfolk State University.
Two New Provosts at HBCUs
Dr. Joyce Blackwell came to Bennett College in the summer of 2012 as senior associate provost. Previously, she was vice president for academic affairs at South Carolina State University. Joe Whitehead comes to North Carolina A&T State University from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Six African Americans in New Administrative Posts in Higher Education
The new appointees are J. Renee Navarro at the University of California San Francisco, Delbert T. Foster at South Carolina State University, Eddie Washington Jr. at the University of Michigan, Danielle Wood at the University of Arkansas, Sandra Crewe at Howard University, and Joseph Youngblood II of Thomas Edison State College.
Thomas Elzey Named the 11th President of South Carolina State University
Elzey has been serving as executive vice president for finance, administration, and operations at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. He is the former senior vice president for finance, chief financial officer, and treasurer at Drexel University in Philadelphia.
Honors for Three African American Scholars
The honorees are Donna Y. Ford, professor of education at Vanderbilt, William Hamilton, sports information director at South Carolina State University, and Andrea Hairston, professor of theatre and Afro-American studies at Smith College.
Two African American Men in New Administrative Roles in Higher Education
Irvin T. Clark III was named vice president for student affairs at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkson and Major General Abraham J. Turner was appointed director of military and veterans affairs at South Carolina State University.
South Carolina State University Names Three Finalists for President
The three finalists are Thomas J. Elzey, an executive vice president at The Citadel, E. Newton Jackson, associate provost at the University of North Florida, and Leonard A. McIntyre, interim dean of the College of Education at South Carolina State University.
South Carolina State University Opens Its New Engineering and Computer Science Complex
The 86,500-square-foot building, built at a cost of $24.5 million, includes state-of-the-art classrooms, research centers, laboratories, offices, and academic support spaces. Three academic departments and two research centers are housed in the new complex.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Names New VP for Research and Development
For the past three years, G. Dale Wesson has held the Samuel P. Massie Chair of Excellence Professorship in Science and Nuclear Engineering at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.
Four African Americans Taking on New Administrative Roles in Higher Education
Taking on new responsibilities are Verjanis Peoples at Southern University, Michael Hubbard at South Carolina State University, Victor McCrary at Morgan State University, and Delbert Foster for the Association of Extension Administrators.
Joyce Blackwell Takes on Senior Academic Post at Bennett College
She was vice president for academic affairs and a tenured professor of history at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.
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.
South Carolina State University Switches to Four-Day Work Week
By eliminating Friday from the work week, the university hopes to save costs on overhead and utilities.
A Trio of Black Professors Win Awards
The honorees are Geralyn Stephens of Wayne State University, Donald Anadu of South Carolina State University and Lee David Legette of Winston-Salem State University.
President of South Carolina State University Announces His Resignation
George W. Cooper will leave his post at the end of March. The campus has been embroiled in controversy for the past several weeks after Dr. Cooper fired eight administrators.
Notable Appointments of African Americans in Higher Education
Here is news of appointments of seven African Americans to new posts.
Bus Tour for Diversity In Medicine to Stop at Five HBCUs
At each school visited, about 150 students will participate in a full-day program where they will learn how to succeed in pursuing a medical career.
Carl Jones Named to Executive Post at Clark Atlanta University
He will serve as vice president for enrollment services and student affairs. He was a vice president at South Carolina State University.
Research Study Will Examine Cancer Disparities Among the Black Population of the Sea Islands
Researchers at South Carolina State University and the Medical University of South Carolina will take part in the study.
Three African American Women Appointed to New Roles in Higher Education
Jean Baker-Calloway, Rita J. Teal, and M. Evelyn Fields were named to new posts.
University of Arkansas to Boost Graduate Opportunities for Students at South Carolina State University
Students at the Honors College of SCSU will be offered internships with faculty at the University of Arkansas.
HBCUs Pitch In to Rebuild the State University of Haiti
A group of 12 historically black colleges and universities has launched a campaign to raise $12 million to help rebuild the Université d’Etat d’Haïti (State University of Haiti), which was severely damaged by an earthquake in January 2010.
In Memoriam
Matthew J. Perry (1921-2011)
Matthew J. Perry, civil rights leader and the first African-American federal judge in South Carolina, died late last month at his...
