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In Memoriam: Willis Charles Patterson, 1930-2025

For more than three decades, Dr. Patterson taught voice at the University of Michigan, where he was the first African American professor of music. Earlier in his career, he taught voice at two HBCUs: Southern University and Virginia State University.

Another Four HBCUs Receive Historic Donations From MacKenzie Scott

Howard University, Virginia State University, Clark Atlanta University, and Spelman College are the latest HBCUs to receive major gifts from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. In just the past month, she has made record-breaking donations to eight HBCUs and the UNCF, building on the hundreds of millions of dollars in funding she bestowed to HBCUs in 2020.

In Memoriam: Leon Edwin Bailey, 1936-2025

An undergraduate alumnus of historically Black Hampton University, Dr. Bailey taught theatre and served as associate provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Connecticut.

Lora Bailey Appointed Provost of the University of the Virgin Islands

With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Bailey most recently served as director for research development at historically Black Virginia State University. A scholar of early childhood education, she has held academic and leadership roles with numerous universities across the United States.

Robert N. Corley III is the New Provost of Elizabeth City State University

Dr. Corley comes to Elizabeth City State University from another HBCU, Virginia State University, where he was a special advisor to the president. Earlier, he spent more than a decade on the faculty of historically Black Tuskegee University in Alabama.

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.

Several Historically Black Universities Cancel Classes After Receiving Threats

“These terroristic threats, designed to intimidate and foment hatred against everyday Americans — in this case, Black institutions of higher learning — cannot go unchallenged and must not be swept aside. Black students and HBCU communities deserve to be protected,” writes Yvette D. Clarke, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Virginia State University Expands Student Housing to Accommodate Historic Enrollment Growth

Since the fall 2020 semester, Virginia State University has increased its student body by over 1,000 students. This surge in enrollment has caused the university to seek temporary off-campus residence solutions. Now, the HBCU is set to open a new residence hall in the spring, which will add 454 beds for student housing.

Virginia State University Launches First-Ever HBCU Studies Course

“We are thrilled to introduce the world’s first HBCU studies course in family and consumer sciences,” said Jada Brooks, interim chair of VSU's family and consumer science department. "This course will allow students to explore the HBCU experience through a curricular lens."

In Memoriam: Jona McKee, 1928-2025

A veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, McKee was the first alumnus to serve as a professor of military science at Virginia State University. In addition to his academic and military service, he was a dedicated supporter of the HBCU's athletic programs.

Four Black Scholars Selected for Dean Appointments at Universities

The new deans are Raquel Monroe at Howard University, Randy Bradley at Belmont University in Nashville, Alexia Hudson-Ward at Georgetown University, and Jewel Bronaugh at Virginia State University.

New Academic Appointments for Four Black Professors

Faculty members Amelia Kraehe at the University of Arizona, Desmond Stephens at Virginia State University, Elizabeth Carter at Seton Hall University, and Cedric Merlin Powell at Howard University are taking on new assignments.

New Dean Appointments for Five Black Scholars in Academia

The new deans are Keisha Pollack Porter at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Cora Bragg Thompson at Savannah State University in Georgia, Nancy Kirkpatrick at Smith College in Massachusetts, Lionel Howard at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and Jessica Brooks at Virginia State University.

Four Black Americans Appointed to Leadership Roles at HBCUs

The administrative appointments have gone to Robert Pompey at Hampton University in Virginia, Lanisa Kitchiner at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Willie Jude II at Claflin University in South Carolina, and Ronald Howell, Jr. at Virginia State University.

Derrick Scott Appointed Provost of Fort Valley State University

With an extensive background in HBCU academics and administration, Dr. Scott has served as dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences at Virginia State University and as director of the Center for Health Disparities at Delaware State University.

Seven Black Administrators Appointed to New Roles at Universities

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

HBCUs That Currently Are Designated R2 Research Universities

There are now 139 universities - including 13 HBCUs - that currently are designated with the R2 Carnegie Classification. These institutions spend at least $5 million on research and development and award at least 20 research doctorates annually.

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.

In Memoriam: Edwina Battle Vold, 1935-2025

Dr. Void taught early childhood education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for nearly two decades, including 13 years of service as chair of her department. Earlier in her career, she taught at historically Black Norfolk State University in Virginia.
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Southern University President Dismissed After Two Years of Service

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Dennis Shields, president of the Southern University System and chancellor of Southern University and A&M College, has been dismissed from his post. He will join the HBCU's law school faculty after a sabbatical.

Princeton’s Patricia Smith Wins the 2025 National Book Award for Poetry

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Professor Smith was honored for her newest poetry collection, The Intentions of Thunder. She currently teaches creating writing in the Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University.

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