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Five Black Americans Appointed to Administrative Roles in Higher Education

The appointments are Derrick Jordan at Tuskegee University in Alabama, Joelle L. Rollins-Kent at South Carolina State University, Kenneth Goodrum at Wittenberg University in Ohio, Roderick Smothers Jr. at LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, and Rashida Willard at Mt. Hood Community College in Oregon.

Two Black Men Selected to Lead Business Schools at Universities

Sean Edmund Rogers was named dean of the Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science at Tuskegee University in Alabama, and Ron Lewis was appointed dean of the College of Business and Human Services at Manchester University in Indiana.

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.

Tuskegee University to Launch Cosmetic Science Program

“As the beauty industry continues to expand, so too does the demand for professionals who understand both science and culture,” said Olga Bolden-Tiller, dean of the College of Agriculture, Environment, and Nutrition Sciences at Tuskegee University.

University of Virginia Professor Deborah McDowell Retires After Four Decades

Professor McDowell has taught African American literature at the University of Virginia for the past 39 years. As director of the university's Carter G. Woodson Institute, she helped transform the African American studies program into an academic department.

In Memoriam: Kimberly Baylor Bivins

Bivins taught construction science at Tuskegee University in Alabama for 10 years. During her tenure, she had stints as chair of the Faculty Senate and as interim chair of the construction science department.

In Memoriam: Gregory V. Murphy, 1956–2026

Dr. Murphy was the first Black man to earn a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Tennessee. He taught for more than two decades at Tuskegee University.

Two Black Professors Honored for Their Distinguished Service to Architecture Education

Carla Jackson Bell of Tuskegee University in Alabama and David Hughes of Kent State University in Ohio have each received an Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture Distinguished Professor Award in honor of their contributions to architecture education.

Denise Jones Gregory Appointed President of Jackson State University in Mississippi

Dr. Gregory was appointed interim president of Jackson State University in May 2025. Prior to that appointment, she was the HBCU's provost and vice president of academic affairs.

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.

Tuskegee University Establishes Paid Apprenticeship Program for Nursing Students

Beginning this summer, Tuskegee nursing students will step directly into Baptist Health Systems hospitals as compensated employees of the system, offering students real-world experience and pay in addition to their academic and clinical training.

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.

New Appointments for Five Black Administrators at Universities

Here is this week’s roundup of African Americans who have been appointed to new administrative positions at universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@jbhe.com.

Tuskegee University Establishes New Partnership With the Los Angeles Unified School District

Through this partnership, LAUSD high school students can earn coursework credit at Tuskegee while completing their high school diplomas. Additionally, students from Tuskegee's College of Education will gain access to real-world classroom experience in LAUSD schools.

Tuskegee University to Launch Online Global Campus

Launching in the fall 2027 semester, the Tuskegee University Global Campus will offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in an online platform designed to support non-traditional learners and students facing financial barriers.

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.

Seven Competencies for HBCU Leadership: Key Habits in Self-Development

Whether a CEO or university president, having key skills, habits, practices, or competencies are necessary to guide the organization and provide the leadership to attain desired goals.

The Smithsonian Opens New Exhibition Featuring Historical Collections From Five HBCUs

Historical materials collected by scholars from Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, Texas Southern University, and Tuskegee University are featured in a new exhibition at Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In Memoriam: Marvalene Hughes, 1937-2026

Dr. Hughes served as the first woman and first African American president of California State University, Stanislaus. She then became the first woman president of Dillard University in Louisiana, where she oversaw major recovery efforts after the HBCU's campus was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
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