Tag: Tuskegee University
Luther S. Williams Earns Major Promotion at Tuskegee University
The university's provost for the past two years, he will continue in that post but, as the new executive vice president, will also take on administrative oversight over enrollment and retention programs, budget and fiscal affairs, the university's physical plant, and development efforts.
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.
In Memoriam: Andrew Felton Brimmer Jr. 1926-2012
The son of a sharecropper, he was the first African American to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. He also taught at Harvard Business School and chaired the board of trustees at Tuskegee University for 28 years.
Tuskegee University President Shows the Value of the Nation’s HBCUs
Dr. Gilbert Rochon defends historically Black colleges and universities against critics who say they should no longer exist.
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.
Tuskegee University Establishes a Foundation to Foster Research
The new foundation is headed by Matthew Jenkins, CEO of SDD Enterprises, who holds a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Tuskegee and is a former member of the board of trustees.
Tuskegee University Looks to the Future
Faculty and staff at Tuskegee University in Alabama recently convened for the annual All University Conference to discuss the future of the iconic historically Black educational institution.
Department of Education Awards Major Grants to HBCU Graduate Institutions
Five historically Black graduate institutions will receive funding in excess of $26 million.
Appointments of African Americans to Key Posts in Higher Education
Here is this week's news of appointments of Black Americans to administrative and faculty positions at colleges and universities across the United States.
Notable Appointments of African Americans to Higher Education Posts
Here is this week's roundup of key appointments of African Americans at colleges and universities across the United States.
How HBCUs Contributed to the 1940s War Effort
A U.S. government video from the 1940s describes how several historically Black colleges and universities were contributing to the war effort.
Ten African Americans Named to New Administrative Posts in Higher Education
Carlton Brown, Gerald Coleman, Kimberly Hilliard, Tijuana Hudson, Sheilah Vance, Vanidy Bailey, Patric Simon, Kevin Banks, Ron Price, and Ruffin Bell are all taking on new roles.
Five Black Scholars Taking on New Administrative Roles in Higher Education
E. Janyce Dawkins, Berenecea Johnson Eanes, Nosa O. Egiebor, Quentin R. Tyler, and Donnell Butler have been appointed to new administrative posts.
Tuskegee University Breaks Ground on New Science Building
The building is named after the late James Henry Meriwether Henderson, a Tuskegee professor and administrator who spent more than 50 years at the university.
Six HBCUs Awarded Grants From the Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The grants ranging from $800,000 to $1.4 million will assist these schools in their efforts to create more engaging science classes.
Five African Americans Taking on New Duties in Higher Education
Deborah Buchanan, Earl Wright II, Edward Adams Jr., Harold Tate, and Stephanie Chatman are all taking on new assignments.
Tuskegee University Enters Partnership With the Environmental Protection Agency
Students and faculty will have the opportunity to work with the agency on projects that deal with climate change, biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, urban sprawl, and water reclamation.
New Duties for Four Black Scholars
David Marshall, Gilbert Rochon, Nicole Shelton, and Gedeon Mudacumura are taking on new responsibilities.
In Memoriam: Willie M. Burnett (1941-2012)
His career at the Tuskegee University Office of Alumni Affairs spanned more than 40 years.
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.
New University Positions for a Half Dozen African Americans
Here is news of six African Americans who are assuming new duties in higher education.
Two African American Women Slated to Receive Prestigious Awards
Bevlee Watford of Virginia Tech and Jacqueline Jones-Triche of Tuskegee University will be honored.
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.
Notable Higher Education Grants Relating 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.
Appointments and Promotions of African Americans in Higher Education
Here is news of five African Americans who were appointed to faculty or administrative posts in higher education.
Tuskegee University Debuts New Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Tuskegee is the only HBCU with a department in this field.
Tuskegee University Makes Three Major Appointments
Virgil Ecton, Darryl Crompton, and Tamara Young Lee are named to vice president positions.
Grants and Gifts
This week’s grants to HBCUs or for programs relating to African Americans.
Honors and Awards
Four black scholars receive acclaim.
Honors and Awards
Gilbert Rochon and Sylvester Neal are honored for their achievements.
