Delaware State University Leader Jarso Maley Jallah Appointed Minister of Education for Liberia
Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, associate vice president at Delaware State University, has been appointed Minister of Education for her native country Liberia. She previously served Liberia as deputy director general for training and manpower development at the Liberian Institute for Public Administration.
Albany State University President Marion Ross Fedrick Transitioning to New Position at Georgia State University
Dr. Fedrick has been president of historically Black Albany State University since 2018. She will step down from her role on July 1 to serve as executive vice president and chief of staff to the president at Georgia State University.
Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman Appointed President of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
"I appreciate the support I have received from my faculty and trainee colleagues here at UC San Diego along with colleagues from around the world," says Dr. Gyamfi-Bannerman. "Together we will work to advance our field and our reach, improving patient outcomes and eliminating health disparities."
Research & Studies
University of Maryland Reports on Its Historic Ties to Slavery
"This new research report is an important first step in confronting and disrupting the narrative of our shared history. It challenges us to see through the privileged half-truths we’ve long held as a university and to create a more inclusive and truthful documented history," said Lae’l Hughes-Watkins, co-chair of The 1856 Project.
Gallup Survey Finds Black Students More Likely Than Their White Peers to Withdraw From College
A 2023 survey conducted by Gallup in partnership with the Lumina Foundation has found that 40 percent of currently enrolled Black students have considered stopping their coursework in the past six months, compared to 31 percent of White students.
Statistic of the Week
19%
Projected increase of Black enrollments in U.S. higher education between 2020 and 2030.
3%
Projected increase of White enrollments in U.S. higher education between 2020 and 2030.
Source: U.S. Department of Education. Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.
Quote of the Week
“The value Black, and other college athletes bring to large universities is unmatched. If these institutions are unable to completely invest in those athletes, it's time they take their talents elsewhere.”