The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education

Corey Wiggins Named President of Tougaloo College in Mississippi

“It is an honor to be selected as the next president of Tougaloo College, an institution with a profound legacy of academic excellence and social transformation,” said Dr. Wiggins. “I look forward to working collaboratively with the board of trustees, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader Tougaloo community to advance the college's mission and strengthen its future.”

Andrew Daire Appointed Provost at North Carolina A&T State University

Breaking News
“I am honored to join North Carolina A&T, a university with such a rich history of excellence and a clear vision for the future,” said Dr. Daire. “I look forward to working with faculty, staff, and students to build on the university’s momentum and ensure that every Aggie has the support they need to succeed.”

Robert Williams to Lead Academic Affairs at Portland State University in Oregon

Breaking News
Dr. Williams comes to his new role from California State University, East Bay, where he served as dean of the College of Education and Allied Studies. Earlier in his career, he was a professor of counseling and associate dean of the Graduate College of Education at San Francisco State University.

Howard University College of Medicine Placed on Accreditation Probation

Breaking News
“This moment calls not for alarm, but for alignment,” said Andrea A. Hayes-Dixon, dean of the College of Medicine and senior vice president of health affairs at Howard. “The Howard University College of Medicine has shaped the face of American medicine for 158 years — and we will continue to do so.”

Research & Studies

Report Examines Black Students’ Experiences at For-Profit Colleges

In a focus-group study of Black alumni from undergraduate and graduate programs at for-profit colleges and universities, nearly all participants said they would not choose to attend the same school in hindsight.

Research Shows HBCUs Improve Long-Term Economic Outcomes for Local Black Children

“This research helps to quantify HBCUs' impact on their local communities, which we think should be an important finding for policymakers, especially considering that about half of HBCUs are public universities that are highly dependent on state legislatures for their funding,” said Russell Weinstein of the University of Illinois.

Multi-University Study Examines Experiences of Black Workers in the South

Black Studies
Using survey data on a range on industries, occupations, and unions in the South, the study discusses the challenges facing Black workers and their viewpoints on unions.

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“We don't listen to them people up there, and you should not. You should listen to the people down here, and we don't want you to leave.”

a constituent of Congressman Jim Clyburn of South Carolina,
supporting his decision to run for an eighteenth term at the age of 85

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Statistic of the Week

11%
Percentage of all graduate students in the United States who are Black
24%
Percentage of all graduate students at for-profit educational institutions in the United States who are Black

Source: The Institute for College Access & Success (see JBHE post)

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Baldwin Onuma Okezie, 1931-2026

Dr. Okezie taught food science and nutrition at historically Black Alabama A&M University for 35 years. A native of Nigeria, he frequently collaborated with international research partners on projects relating to food security and agricultural development.
African-American History

An Unpublished Novel by Nineteenth-Century Black Author George Newman Is Released

A team of scholars from James Madison University have recently released a never-before-published book by George Newman, an African American educator and author who served three decades as principal of one of the earliest Black schools in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Books

Recent Books of Interest to African American Scholars

The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. The books included are on a wide variety of subjects and present many different points of view.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Elayne Hayes-Anthony, 1952-2026

Before transitioning to academia, Dr. Hayes-Anthony had a successful career in broadcast journalism. Later in life, she taught at Belhaven College and Jackson State University, where she served as acting president in 2023.
Racial Gap

Report Examines Black Students’ Experiences at For-Profit Colleges

In a focus-group study of Black alumni from undergraduate and graduate programs at for-profit colleges and universities, nearly all participants said they would not choose to attend the same school in hindsight.
Breaking News

Corey Wiggins Named President of Tougaloo College in Mississippi

“It is an honor to be selected as the next president of Tougaloo College, an institution with a profound legacy of academic excellence and social transformation,” said Dr. Wiggins. “I look forward to working collaboratively with the board of trustees, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader Tougaloo community to advance the college's mission and strengthen its future.”
Black Studies

Research Shows HBCUs Improve Long-Term Economic Outcomes for Local Black Children

“This research helps to quantify HBCUs' impact on their local communities, which we think should be an important finding for policymakers, especially considering that about half of HBCUs are public universities that are highly dependent on state legislatures for their funding,” said Russell Weinstein of the University of Illinois.
Breaking News

Andrew Daire Appointed Provost at North Carolina A&T State University

“I am honored to join North Carolina A&T, a university with such a rich history of excellence and a clear vision for the future,” said Dr. Daire. “I look forward to working with faculty, staff, and students to build on the university’s momentum and ensure that every Aggie has the support they need to succeed.”
Black Studies

Multi-University Study Examines Experiences of Black Workers in the South

Using survey data on a range on industries, occupations, and unions in the South, the study discusses the challenges facing Black workers and their viewpoints on unions.
Breaking News

Robert Williams to Lead Academic Affairs at Portland State University in Oregon

Dr. Williams comes to his new role from California State University, East Bay, where he served as dean of the College of Education and Allied Studies. Earlier in his career, he was a professor of counseling and associate dean of the Graduate College of Education at San Francisco State University.
HBCUs

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Sued by Family of Man Killed During Fall Homecoming Celebration

During a Lincoln University of Pennsylvania homecoming celebration in October 2025, 20-year-old Jujuan Jeffers was shot and killed. Jeffers' family has recently filed a lawsuit against the HBCU, seeking punitive damages and an audit of Lincoln's safety policies.
Appointments & Awards

A Pair of Black Scholars Selected for Endowed Faculty Positions at Historically Black Universities

Ibram X. Kendi is the inaugural Carter G. Woodson Endowed Chair in History at Howard University in Washington, D.C. James Lee III is the Endowed Professor in Composition and Theoretical Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore.
HBCUs

Fisk University and NYU Law Launch New Initiative on Democracy in the American South

Through the new Partnership for Southern Impact, scholars from Fisk University and the New York University School of Law will work together with communities and civic groups throughout the South to make local and state governments more representative.
Appointments & Awards

Northwestern University’s Natasha Trethewey Honored for Her Outstanding Literary Career

Oregon State University has honored Natasha Trethewey of Northwestern State University for her literary achievements. A Pulitzer Prize-winner and former Poet Laureate of the United States, Professor Trethewey is the author of five poetry collections, one monograph, and a memoir.
HBCUs

Alabama A&M University to Participate in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Research

“This award represents both an honor and a responsibility,” said Alabama A&M University Professor Mebougna Drabo. “It reflects confidence in our research capabilities and our commitment to excellence.”
Appointments & Awards

New Leadership Roles for Five Black Administrators in Higher Education

The five appointments are Breana M. Ware at Spelman College, Dianne Pledger at Winston-Salem State University, Kevin White at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Angelique D. Stallings at North Carolina Central University, and LaVada R. Rice at Voorhees University.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Christine Johnson McPhail, 1946-2026

In 1995, Dr. McPhail was named the first woman and first African American president of Cypress College in California, where she served for three years. Over two decades later, she served as president of historically Black St. Augustine's University in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Articles

Online Articles That May Be of Interest to JBHE Readers

Each week, JBHE will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.
Features

What Jesse Jackson’s HBCU Experience Taught Him About Self–Love, Service, and Character

Jelani Favors examines the late Jesse Jackson's time at North Carolina A&T State University and how the HBCU cultivated in him the importance of character, civic engagement, and service.
Books

Recent Books of Interest to African American Scholars

The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. The books included are on a wide variety of subjects and present many different points of view.
Grants and Gifts

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

In Memoriam: Elaine Johnson Coates, 1937-2026

In 1955, Coates enrolled as one of seven Black students in her freshman class at the University of Maryland, College Park. She was the only one to persist to graduation, earning her bachelor's degree in 1959 and becoming the university's first Black woman graduate.
HBCUs

Proposed Federal Legislation Aims to Advance AI Research at HBCUs

“By ensuring HBCUs are full partners in our national AI research network, we are building a more equitable innovation economy and ensuring that the talent and excellence at our HBCUs help lead the future of artificial intelligence,” said U.S. Congresswoman Valerie Foushee of North Carolina.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Charles Simmons, 1938-2026

In 1972, Dr. Simmons co-founded what would become Sojourner-Douglas College in Baltimore. Named for Black abolitionist leaders Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass, the college was not officially designated as an HBCU, but enrolled a predominately Black student body. It closed its doors in 2016 after losing its accreditation.
HBCUs

HBCU Attendance Linked to Improved Cognitive Health for Older Black Adults

At age 62, Black adults who had gone to an HBCU had better memory and cognitive function than their counterparts who attended a predominately White institution.
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In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Baldwin Onuma Okezie, 1931-2026

Dr. Okezie taught food science and nutrition at historically Black Alabama A&M University for 35 years. A native of Nigeria, he frequently collaborated with international research partners on projects relating to food security and agricultural development.
African-American History

An Unpublished Novel by Nineteenth-Century Black Author George Newman Is Released

A team of scholars from James Madison University have recently released a never-before-published book by George Newman, an African American educator and author who served three decades as principal of one of the earliest Black schools in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Books

Recent Books of Interest to African American Scholars

The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. The books included are on a wide variety of subjects and present many different points of view.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Elayne Hayes-Anthony, 1952-2026

Before transitioning to academia, Dr. Hayes-Anthony had a successful career in broadcast journalism. Later in life, she taught at Belhaven College and Jackson State University, where she served as acting president in 2023.
Racial Gap

Report Examines Black Students’ Experiences at For-Profit Colleges

In a focus-group study of Black alumni from undergraduate and graduate programs at for-profit colleges and universities, nearly all participants said they would not choose to attend the same school in hindsight.
Breaking News

Corey Wiggins Named President of Tougaloo College in Mississippi

“It is an honor to be selected as the next president of Tougaloo College, an institution with a profound legacy of academic excellence and social transformation,” said Dr. Wiggins. “I look forward to working collaboratively with the board of trustees, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader Tougaloo community to advance the college's mission and strengthen its future.”
Black Studies

Research Shows HBCUs Improve Long-Term Economic Outcomes for Local Black Children

“This research helps to quantify HBCUs' impact on their local communities, which we think should be an important finding for policymakers, especially considering that about half of HBCUs are public universities that are highly dependent on state legislatures for their funding,” said Russell Weinstein of the University of Illinois.
Breaking News

Andrew Daire Appointed Provost at North Carolina A&T State University

“I am honored to join North Carolina A&T, a university with such a rich history of excellence and a clear vision for the future,” said Dr. Daire. “I look forward to working with faculty, staff, and students to build on the university’s momentum and ensure that every Aggie has the support they need to succeed.”
Black Studies

Multi-University Study Examines Experiences of Black Workers in the South

Using survey data on a range on industries, occupations, and unions in the South, the study discusses the challenges facing Black workers and their viewpoints on unions.
Breaking News

Robert Williams to Lead Academic Affairs at Portland State University in Oregon

Dr. Williams comes to his new role from California State University, East Bay, where he served as dean of the College of Education and Allied Studies. Earlier in his career, he was a professor of counseling and associate dean of the Graduate College of Education at San Francisco State University.
HBCUs

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Sued by Family of Man Killed During Fall Homecoming Celebration

During a Lincoln University of Pennsylvania homecoming celebration in October 2025, 20-year-old Jujuan Jeffers was shot and killed. Jeffers' family has recently filed a lawsuit against the HBCU, seeking punitive damages and an audit of Lincoln's safety policies.
Appointments & Awards

A Pair of Black Scholars Selected for Endowed Faculty Positions at Historically Black Universities

Ibram X. Kendi is the inaugural Carter G. Woodson Endowed Chair in History at Howard University in Washington, D.C. James Lee III is the Endowed Professor in Composition and Theoretical Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore.
HBCUs

Fisk University and NYU Law Launch New Initiative on Democracy in the American South

Through the new Partnership for Southern Impact, scholars from Fisk University and the New York University School of Law will work together with communities and civic groups throughout the South to make local and state governments more representative.
Appointments & Awards

Northwestern University’s Natasha Trethewey Honored for Her Outstanding Literary Career

Oregon State University has honored Natasha Trethewey of Northwestern State University for her literary achievements. A Pulitzer Prize-winner and former Poet Laureate of the United States, Professor Trethewey is the author of five poetry collections, one monograph, and a memoir.
HBCUs

Alabama A&M University to Participate in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Research

“This award represents both an honor and a responsibility,” said Alabama A&M University Professor Mebougna Drabo. “It reflects confidence in our research capabilities and our commitment to excellence.”
Appointments & Awards

New Leadership Roles for Five Black Administrators in Higher Education

The five appointments are Breana M. Ware at Spelman College, Dianne Pledger at Winston-Salem State University, Kevin White at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Angelique D. Stallings at North Carolina Central University, and LaVada R. Rice at Voorhees University.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Christine Johnson McPhail, 1946-2026

In 1995, Dr. McPhail was named the first woman and first African American president of Cypress College in California, where she served for three years. Over two decades later, she served as president of historically Black St. Augustine's University in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Articles

Online Articles That May Be of Interest to JBHE Readers

Each week, JBHE will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.
Features

What Jesse Jackson’s HBCU Experience Taught Him About Self–Love, Service, and Character

Jelani Favors examines the late Jesse Jackson's time at North Carolina A&T State University and how the HBCU cultivated in him the importance of character, civic engagement, and service.
Books

Recent Books of Interest to African American Scholars

The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. The books included are on a wide variety of subjects and present many different points of view.
Load more

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