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Melody Goodman Promoted to Dean of the New York University School of Global Public Health

“It is an immense privilege to step into this role at a critical time for global public health, and as the school celebrates its tenth anniversary, building on nearly a century of public health teaching and scholarship at NYU,” said Dr. Goodman.

In Memoriam: Anita Lyons Bond, 1930-2025

Bond, the first African American to graduate with honors from Saint Louis University, was a dedicated advocate for equal opportunity in education, both on the national level and within her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.

In Memoriam: Patricia Washington McGraw, 1935-2025

Patricia Washington McGraw taught at three institutions throughout the state of Arkansas, including the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she was hired as the first Black faculty member in 1971.

William Tate IV Appointed President of Rutgers University in New Jersey

“I am honored to join the Rutgers family, where the Rutgers Edge is more than a concept. It is reflected in a history of leading with outstanding research, clinical excellence, insightful pedagogy, innovative partnerships and storied athletic feats,” said Dr. Tate. “Together, we have an opportunity to align our efforts and push to greater levels of impact.”

Despite Major Improvements, Black Women Have the Highest Breast Cancer Mortality Rates Among Women Ages 20 to 49

Breast cancer deaths among Black women aged 20-49 dropped from 16.54 deaths per 100,000 women in 2010 to just 3.41 deaths per 100,000 women in 2020. However, Black women's breast cancer mortality remains notably higher than that of White women, whose morality rate in 2020 was only 1.16 deaths per 100,000 women.

Seven Black Administrators Appointed to New Roles in Higher Education

Here is this week’s roundup of Black leaders 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 contact@jbhe.com.

Shantay Bolton Named President of Columbia College Chicago

Dr. Bolton is slated to become Columbia College Chicago's first woman of color president on July 1. She has extensive experience in higher education administration, including key leadership positions with Georgia Tech, Washington University, and Tulane University.

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.

Two Black Men Selected for Academic Appointments at Universities

The faculty members with new appointments are Christopher Small at Florida State University and Dwight McBride at Washington University in St. Louis.

Study Highlights the Preferential Promotion of White Men in Academic Medicine

"To achieve a workforce that reflects the diversity of the U.S. population, academic medicine must transform its culture and the practices that surround faculty appointments and promotions," write the study authors, who found White male medical professors are more likely than their peers from nearly every other racial or gender group to receive a promotion.

Black Americans Are Significantly Less Likely to Receive Palliative Care for Heart Failure

According to a new study led by Saint Louis University, Black patients with heart failure are 15 percent less likely to receive palliative care than their White counterparts.

Three Black Leaders Appointed to Administrative Roles at Universities

The African Americans appointed to administrative posts in higher education are Kweli Zukeri at Howard University, Kevin Nesfield at Florida Memorial University, and Apryle Gladney at Washington University in St. Louis.

Kyle Williams Appointed Dean of Intercultural Engagement at Oberlin College in Ohio

Dr. Williams comes to Oberlin College and Conservatory from Emory University in Atlanta, where he served as dean of campus life. His career in student affairs has been dedicated to advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in college communities.

The White House Presents Its Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award to Karen Ivy

Dr. Ivy was recognized by the White House for her outstanding background in community service. She is known for creating the U.S. to Uganda Connections Program, an international initiative that uses technology to inspire and empower youth through educational exchanges and leadership development.

Study Finds Social Factors Are Main Cause for High Rates of Dementia Among Black Latin Americans

Latin Americans of African descent are significantly more likely to experience dementia compared to people of different ancestry. However, once results were adjusted for various social factors, the association between genetics and cognitive decline disappeared.

Five Black Scholars Selected for New Faculty Appointments

The Black scholars appointed to new faculty positions are Ishion Hutchinson at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, Martha Hurley at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, Sandy Alexendre at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Marcia Chatelain at the University of Pennsylvania, and Dwight A. McBride at Washington University in St. Louis.

Five Black Scholars Selected for New Faculty Positions

The five Black scholars who aer taking on new roles are Khadene Harris at Rice University in Houston, Nakia Melecio at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Bettina Drake at Washington University in St. Louis, Arlette Ngoubene Atioky at Goucher College in Maryland, and Kandi Hill-Clarke at the University of Memphis.

Samuel Dagogo-Jack Recognized for Outstanding Diabetes Treatment Research

Dr. Dagogo-Jack of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis has received the 2024 Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Diabetes Research Award from the American Diabetes Association in recognition of his significant contributions to diabetes prevention and treatment research.

Jack A. Kirkland Donates Collection of Papers to Washington University in St. Louis

Kirkland has served as an associate professor in the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University for over 50 years. His collection of papers includes materials from the early days of the university's Black studies program.

In Memoriam: Clayton Bates Jr., 1932-2024

Dr. Bates taught physics and electrical engineering at Stanford University for over two decades. He was the first Black faculty member to earn tenure in Stanford's School of Engineering.
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In Memoriam: Norman C. Francis, 1931-2026

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Norman C. Francis served as president of historically Black Xavier University of Louisiana for nearly five decades. When he retired in 2015, he was the longest-tenured university president in the United States.

Eric Wilcots to Lead the University of Wisconsin-Madison

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A faculty member since 1995, Dr. Wilcots currently serves as dean of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Letters & Science. He is slated to become the institution's interim president on May 17.

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