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Dozens of Employees Laid Off at Xavier University of Louisiana

Nearly 50 staff members from several departments at Xavier University of Louisiana have been laid off. The HBCU cites recent financial challenges amidst a “changing higher education landscape” as the reason for the reduction in staff.

A Trio of Black Scientists Selected for New Positions in Academia

Vera Combs, a pharmacology and toxicology scholar at Hampton University, and Santiba Campell, associate professor of psychology at Bennett College, are taking on new leadership roles at their institutions. Additionally, L'Issa Campbell has joined the faculty at the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine.

Five HBCUs to Participate in Campus Sustainability Pilot Program

Beginning in the upcoming spring 2026 semester, Clark Atlanta University, Morgan State University, Spelman College, Texas Southern University, and Xavier University of Louisiana will participate in a new program to improve sustainability practices on HBCU campuses and train the next generation of leaders in clean energy.

The Top-Ranked HBCUs According to U.S. News and World Report

For the nineteenth consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report has named Spelman College in Atlanta the best HBCU in the country. Howard University was second, Morehouse College was third, Tuskegee University was fourth, and Florida A&M University was fifth. These five institutions have topped the magazine's annual list for three years in a row.

Global Nonprofit to Launch New Initiative to Advance Neuroscience Education at HBCUs

“By investing in neuroscience research at HBCUs, Black In Neuro wants to ensure that Black neuroscientists will always have a seat at the table as leaders, innovators, and game changers in the field,” writes Jheannelle Johnson, development director for the global nonprofit organization, Black in Neuro.

No HBCUs Are Included in LinkedIn’s Inaugural List of the Top 50 Best Colleges for Long-Term Success

Although no HBCUs were included in a new LinkedIn report regarding the top colleges for alumni career outcomes, the networking website released a supplemental ranking list of the top HBCUs for long-term career success, with Howard University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College receiving the best evaluations.

In Memoriam: Frank Benjamin Wilderson, Jr., 1931-2025

Dr. Wilderson was the first Black professor hired into a tenure-track position at the University of Minnesota. An educational psychologist, he played a key role in the development of the university's African American studies program.

Four Black Administrators Appointed to Leadership Roles in Higher Education

The administrators taking on new leadership roles are Johnny Woods at Yakima Valley College in Washington, Rachel Davis at Grambling State University in Louisiana, Heather Freeman at Xavier University of Louisiana, and Angel Pointer at South Carolina State 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.

Eleven HBCUs Receive New “Opportunity College” Designation From Carnegie Classifications

The newly created "Opportunity Colleges and Universities" designation from Carnegie Classifications highlights institutions that successfully enroll students that reflect the communities they serve and whose alumni go on to earn competitive wages compared to their peers.

Xavier University of Louisiana Is the First HBCU to Offer a Varsity-Level Rowing Team

"Launching this team of athletes onto the competitive national stage is not just about rowing — it's about building a community, inspiring our students, and creating opportunities for growth both on and off the water," said the program's founders.

Monique Guillory Named Ninth President of Dillard University

Dr. Guillory has served as Dillard University's interim president for the past seven months. Her background includes over three decades of higher education administration experience.

Xavier University of Louisiana Establishes New Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling

Xavier University of Louisiana states that its new genetics counseling program is the first of its kind in the state of Louisiana and the first to be offered at a historically Black college or 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.

U.S. News and World Report Names Spelman College the Top HBCU in the Nation

This is the eighteenth consecutive year U.S. News and World Report has named Spelman College as the best HBCU in the country. Howard University was second, Florida A&M University and Tuskegee University tied for third, and Morehouse College was fifth.

U.S. Department of Energy Recruits Xavier University of Louisiana to Participate in Clean Energy Research

“This partnership means a lot for Xavier as our students will have opportunities to perform research at our partner institutions in energy storage and contribute to the goal of net-zero carbon emissions, becoming future leaders of this field,” said Dr. Lamartine Meda, professor of chemistry and material science at Xavier University of Louisiana.

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.

Michael Bloomberg Announces $600 Million Donation to the Nation’s Historically Black Medical Schools

“We have much more to do to build a country where every person, regardless of race, has equal access to quality health care – and where students from all backgrounds can pursue their dreams,” said Bloomberg.

Eight African Americans Selected for Administrative Roles in Higher Education

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].

Tuajuanda Jordan to Retire From the Presidency of St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Dr. Jordan has led St. Mary's College of Maryland for the past 10 years. She has previously held faculty and leadership positions with Xavier University of Louisiana, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and Lewis & Clark College.
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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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