Tag: University of Cincinnati
Four African Americans Taking on New Roles in Higher Education
African American academics appointed to new positions are Myron Hughes at the University of Cincinnati, Keith Pierce at Virginia Tech, Shea Kidd Houze at the University of Southern Mississippi, and Talitha Washington of Howard University.
Four African Americans Taking on New Admintrative Roles in Higher Education
The new appointees are Harriet Frink Davis at North Carolina Central University, Bleuzette Marshall at the University of Cincinnati, Ray Anderson at Arizona State University, and Chandra Alston at the University of Tennessee.
After Campus Protests, the University of Cincinnati Boosts Diversity Efforts
When the University of Cincinnati's only African American dean resigned his post, students protested the lack of diversity on campus. The university has taken some steps to address the issue.
Six African Americans Taking on New Roles in Higher Education
Those appointed to new positions are Nicole Roach at Webster University, Ronyelle Ricard at Southern University, Laurie Giles at Eastern Nazarene College, Marilyn Kershaw at the University of Cincinnati, Lason Hines at Prairie View A&M University, and Terrell L. Strayhorn at Ohio State University.
Three African American Women Named to Diversity Posts
Crystal Ann Williams at Bates College, Mia Mallory at the College of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati, and Kim LeDuff of the University of West Florida were named to lead their institution's diversity initiatives.
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.
The New President of the American Counseling Association
Cirecie West-Olatunji, associate professor and director of the Center for Traumatic Stress Research at the University of Cincinnati, has been elected president of the American Counseling Association, an organization with more than 43,000 members.
Three African Americans Named to Vice President Positions
The new vice presidents are Debra S. Merchant at the University of Cincinnati, Denzil J. Suite at the University of Washington, and Michael C. Rogers at the University of the District of Columbia.
New Mentoring Program for Minority Nursing Students at the University of Cincinnati
Advising Minorities By Inspiring & Transforming Them Into Outstanding Nurses (AMBITION) is a new mentoring and networking group for pre-nursing minority students at the University of Cincinnati.
Two African American Women in New Administrative Roles
Kenya Mann Faulkner was named vice president for legal affairs and general counsel at the University of Cincinnati and Cassandra Dillon was appointed director of the ShaleNET Western Hub at Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas.
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.
University of Cincinnati Reopens Its African American Cultural and Resource Center
The African American Cultural and Resource Center. which was established in 1991, has been undergoing a major renovation project since last August.
An Honor for the Africana Studies Department at the University of Cincinnati
The department received the Sankore Institutional Award from the National Council for Black Studies at the council's annual convention in Atlanta.
University of Cincinnati Scholar Examines If Clergy Can Help Fight Depression in the Black Community
Research has shown that African Americans are less likely than Whites to acknowledge that they are depressed and are less likely to seek treatment.
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.
Honors for Three African American Scholars
Mina Jones Jefferson, William H. Harris, and Sandra C. Brown are the honorees.
Ronald Jackson Named Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Cincinnati
He is currently professor of media and cinema studies and the former director of the African American studies program at the flagship campus of the University of Illinois.
The University of Cincinnati Mounts an Online Program to Combat Racial and Sexual Harassment
Faculty and staff will be required to participate in the online training program and pass a test to show that they have mastered the content.
Scholar Examines Attitudes of African Immigrants on Sex and HIV/AIDS
Matthew Asare recently competed his doctorate at the University of Cincinnati and is a visiting professor at Northern Kentucky University.
Honors and Awards
Kathy Burlew and Elizabeth Tshele were recently honored.
