Tag: Washington University
New Faculty Roles for Two African American Scholars
Rebecca A. Wanzo, an associate professor, was named associate director of the Center for Humanities at Washington University. Tomeka Robinson was promoted and granted tenure at Marietta College in Ohio.
Robyn Hadley to Direct the Ervin Scholars Program at Washington University
The program awards full-tuition scholarships to incoming first-year students who have shown exceptional academic and leadership achievements and who have shown a commitment to community service and diversity.
William F. Tate Named Dean of the Graduate School at Washington University
Professor Tate will oversee 50 Ph.D. and 19 master's degree programs with enrollments of about 1,800 students. When he takes office on July 1, Dr. Tate will also hold the title of vice provost for graduate education.
Three African Americans Win Rhodes Scholarships
The Rhodes Trust does not release data on the racial or ethnic identity of scholarship winners. But it appears that this year, three of the 32 Rhodes winners are African Americans.
Study Examines Relationship Between Racial Segregation and Public Health
Racially segregated, high-poverty neighborhoods often have lower levels of public service, more liquor stores, more fast-food outlets, and higher crime rates, all factors that can have an adverse impact on a community's health.
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.
Five African Americans in New Administrative Positions at Universities
Appointed to serve in new positions are Anre Dixon at Cheyney University, Kimberly Logan at Alabama A&M University, Shari Clarke at Ohio University, Rychetta Watkins at the University of Memphis and Lorraine Goffe-Rush at Washington University.
A Major Research Project Will Examine the Status of African Americans in St. Louis
Jason Q. Purnell, assistant professor at the School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis, is leading a major new research project on the health and well-being of African Americans in St. Louis. The project is being funded by the Missouri Foundation for Health.
Two African American Scholars Win Prestigious Awards
Alvin Thornton of Howard University was named the alumnus of the year by Morehouse College. Harvey Fields received an award for distinguished service from Washington University for his efforts to ensure the academic success of undergraduate students.
Three Black Scholars in New Faculty Posts
The scholars in new teaching roles are Sheretta Butler-Barnes at Washington University in St. Louis, Hilton Kelly at Davidson College in North Carolina, and William Nganje at North Dakota State University.
Trevor Dawes Appointed Associate University Librarian at Washington University
From 2004 to 2013 Dawes was circulation services director at the Princeton University Library. From 1988 to to 2004 he held several supervisory positions at Columbia University Libraries.
Honors for Three African American Educators
Professor Gerald Early is getting a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. Shante Hearst of Morehead State University was honored by the American College Personnel Association and Bowie State President Mickey Burnim is having an endowed chair named in his honor.
Washington University Scholarship Program Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
The John B. Ervin Scholars Program honors the university's first African American dean who served from 1968 to 1977.
Stress From Racial Discrimination May Lead to Violent Behavior
A study led by a Washington University faculty member, finds that racial discrimination, more so than other stress, may produce violent behavior among young African Americans.
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.
Study Finds Smoking Rates Are Impacted by the Perception of Racial Discrimination
Jason W. Purnell, of Washington University in St. Louis, was the lead author of a study on the impact of racial discrimination on cigarette smoking behavior.
A New Dean at Washington University in St. Louis
Rafia Zafar was named associate dean for diversity and inclusiveness for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
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.
In Memoriam: James Earl McLeod (1944-2011)
James Earl McLeod, vice chancellor of students and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, has died after a battle with cancer.
Professor Gerald Early Solves a Mystery
In 2006 Gerald Early the Merle Kling Professor of Modern Letters and director of the Center for the Humanities at Washington University in St. Louis, purchased a copy of a 1950s comic book on eBay. The title of the comic was Negro Romance. Professor Early turned for help to the producers of the PBS television show History Detectives.
Washington University Study Examines Racial Differences in Glaucoma
A new study by researchers at Washington University sheds some light on the racial disparity of the disease glaucoma.
