Tag: South Carolina State University
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...
