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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.
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.
Tennessee State University Drops Charges Against Leader of Its Faculty Senate
Jane Davis, associate professor of literature, was taken into custody in handcuffs for disorderly conduct during a meeting last August between members of the faculty senate and the university administration.
Four African Americans Taking on New Administrative Roles in Higher Education
Katrice Albert at the University of Minnesota, Andrea Taylor at Tennessee State University, Jannifer Crittendon at Northwestern University, and Eddie George at Ohio State will be taking on new duties.
Tennessee State University Chooses Its Next President
Glenda Baskin Glover is currently dean of the College of Business at Jackson State University in Mississippi. She has been at Jackson State since 1994. Previously, she was chair of the department of accounting at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Tennessee State University Operates a Food Bank for Students in Need
The food bank, located in the campus' Gentry Center, is for students who are facing temporary hardships and have difficulty affording food while attending college.
James Hefner Returns to Take a New Role in Higher Education
Dr. Hefner, who retired in 2005, is the former president of both Tennessee State University and Jackson State University. He will now serve as interim provost at Clark Atlanta University.
Tennessee State University Announces Four Finalists for Its Next President
Glenda Glover, dean of business at Jackson State University, Ainsley Carry, vice president of student affairs at Auburn University, Candace Campbell Jackson, a vice president at the University of Akron, and Bennie Harris, a vice president at Lipscomb University, are in the running.
Tennessee State University Opens a New Multicultural Center
The 4,738-square-foot Multicultural Center is located in Goodwill Manor, which formerly was the home of the university's president.
Tennessee State’s 97-Year-Old Cheerleader
Burnece Walker Burnson, who was a cheerleader in 1934-35, returned to the sidelines at a recent homecoming football game.
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.
Seven African Americans Named to Administrative Positions in Higher Education
The new appointees are Carla Boutin-Foster, Chacona W. Johnson, Margaret Stephens, David Fryson, Jame'l Hodges, Ashley Robinson, and George Keith Martin.
Tennessee State University Embroiled in Controversy
Jane Davis, chair of the faculty senate, was taken into custody in handcuffs for disorderly conduct during a meeting of senators and the university administration.
Two Black Scholars Named to Dean Positions
Michael Orok is a new dean at Tennessee State University and DoVeanna Fulton will be a dean at the University of Houston Downtown.
Tennessee State Seeks High-Performing Out-of-State Students
Students who qualify for the new Scholar Tuition Rate will pay approximately one-half the normal rate for tuition paid by students from other states.
Tennessee State University Names Three Interim Deans
The new interim deans are Stephanie Coursey Bailey, James A. Ellzy, and Haraldo V. Richards.
Tennessee State University Building New Agricultural Research Facility
When completed in the fall of 2013, the new facility will provide working and laboratory space for 20 new Ph.D. scholars conducting research in the agricultural sciences.
Eight African Americans With New Administrative Duties in Higher Education
The new appointees are Fran Scarlett, Sheneka Williams, Kimberly Andrews, Gwendolyn Caples, Patricia Brewer Hairston, Courtney Davenport, Dwayne White, and Tammy Brooks.
Tennessee State University Opens New Greenhouse Complex
The teaching and research facility, operated by the College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Sciences, includes six greenhouses with 18,000 square feet of space.
Three African Americans Take on New Roles in Higher Education
Patric David Simon, Cassandra Griggs, and Camille Jones will be taking on new assignments.
Seven African Americans Who Will Be Taking on New Duties
Here is news of seven new appointments of African Americans to posts in the academic arena.
Peter Millet Is One of Four Finalists for Provost at Columbus State University
He currently serves as dean of the College of Education at Tennessee State University in Nashville.
Notable Higher Education Grants of Interest to African-Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants won by historically black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Three Appointments to Administrative Positions
Halima Leak, Donna Elam, and Richard Briggance will be assuming new duties.
A New Initiative at Tennessee State University Aims to Boost Retention and Graduation Rates
"Tiger Shield" will target at-risk and disadvantage students.
Grants and Gifts
Among the grants awarded recently to historically black colleges, Dillard University received the largest award in school history.
Honors and Awards
Honors bestowed on African Americans by colleges and universities.
