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Betty Whitted Holley to Assume the Presidency of Payne Theological Seminary in Ohio

In November, Dr. Holley will be installed as the eighteenth president of Payne Theological Seminary in Ohio. She previously served as the seminary's interim president, academic dean, and director of the Alternative Theological Extension Program.

Sonja M. Brown Appointed Provost at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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Dr. Brown comes to UAPB from Fayetteville State University, where she has served as associate vice chancellor for academic and faculty affairs and interim provost.

New Dean Appointments for Four Black Leaders in Higher Education

Breaking News
The appointments are Phillip Davis at Augusta University's College of Business, Sherree R.B. Davis at Hampton University's School of Liberal Arts and Education, Ashley S. Dukes at South Georgia Technical College's Americus campus, and Margarita David at Rowan University's School of Nursing & Health Professions.

Tuskegee University Named a Distinguished Military College

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The Distinguished Military College designation is reserved for institutions recognized for excellence in military leadership development, officer production, academic achievement, and service to the nation. Tuskegee is the only historically Black college or university to receive the designation.

Research & Studies

Black Law School Graduates of the Class of 2025 Reported the Lowest Rate of Employment

Among law school graduates of the Class of 2025, Black graduates were the least likely racial group to secure employment. They were also significantly less likely than their peers to secure a bar admission required/anticipated position.

Why Increasing Black Homeownership Is Not Enough to Improve the Racial Wealth Gap

A new report authored by Zawadi Rucks-Ahidiana of the University at Albany argues that historical financial disparities and systemic racism embedded within the housing market makes homeownership a risky investment for Black Americas.

Specific Fields Where No African Americans Earned Doctorates in 2025

Degree Attainments
In 2025, 1,784 doctoral degrees were awarded in 18 specific disciplines. None of these 1,784 doctorates were awarded to African Americans.

Black Adults Are More Likely to Be Politically Disengaged When They Attend Multiracial Congregations

Black Studies
While the vast majority of Black Americans lean Democrat in their political views, where they worship shapes their politics, according to new research from Ryon Cobb, assistant professor of social work at Rutgers University in New Jersey.

The Number of African American Doctorates Reaches an All-Time High

Degree Attainments
African Americans earned 5.1 percent of all doctorates awarded by U.S. universities in 2025 and 8.3 percent of all doctorates awarded to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of this country.

Predominately Black Neighborhoods Are Disproportionately Impacted by Pharmacy Deserts

Racial Gap
“When a pharmacy is absent in a neighborhood because it closed or was never there, this can create barriers for residents to not only obtain medications, but other essential health services, such as vaccines [and] testing and treatment for multiple diseases and conditions,” said Elaine Nsoesie, associate professor of global health at Boston University.

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A Green Light for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Veterinary Medicine

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has received the go-ahead to recruit students for its inaugural doctor of veterinary medicine class. Once launched, the university's veterinary program will be the first physically located in Maryland and the second at an HBCU.
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Two Black Scholars Selected for Academic Appointments at Universities

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South Carolina State University Announces Three New Scholarship Programs

“College has to be accessible, and it has to be affordable,” said Alexander Conyers, president of South Carolina State University. “We want our high-achieving students and young leaders across South Carolina to know there is a place for them at SC State.”
Appointments & Awards

Yale’s David Knight Wins Early Career Award in Sociology

The American Sociological Association has presented its inaugural Early Career Award for Community-Engaged Scholarship to Yale's David Knight in recognition of “his visionary leadership in documenting the history of political mobilization within U.S. prisons.”
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North Carolina Central University Establishes Transfer Agreements With Eight Community Colleges

Under the new agreements, students at the participating community colleges receive guaranteed admission to NCCU, a waived $50 application fee, and support with choosing classes and early registration.
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New Appointments for Four Black Administrators in HIgher Education

The appointments are Brian Gray at Prairie View A&M University in Texas, Josh Cathey at the University of Southern Mississippi, Paula G. Love at Talladega College in Alabama, and Irene Okwang at Dutchess Community College in New York.
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.
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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.
HBCUs

University of Maryland Club Tennis Team Suspended Following Racist Email Sent to Other Teams

Ahead of a tournament held at the University of Maryland's College Park campus, students on Maryland's club tennis team sent an email containing “a recognizable symbol associated with the Ku Klux Klan” to other participating organizations, including the club tennis team at historically Black Howard University.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Richard E. Holmes, 1944-2026

Dr. Holmes was the first African American student at Mississippi State University. Later in life, he returned to his alma mater as a staff physician in the Student Health Center.
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.
African-American History

Ferris State University in Michigan Expands Its Jim Crow Museum

“Our new museum will teach difficult truths, but also lifts up the stories of those who challenged hate through courage, advocacy and lives marked by resilience and dignity,” said David Pilgrim, the museum’s founder and Ferris State’s vice president for diversity, inclusion, and strategic initiatives.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: John Charles Norman, 1939–2026

Dr. Norman's first role in higher education was director of the Connecticut Pre-Collegiate Enrollment Program at the University of Connecticut. He went on to hold administrative roles with several colleges and universities throughout the eastern United States.
Racial Gap

Black Law School Graduates of the Class of 2025 Reported the Lowest Rate of Employment

Among law school graduates of the Class of 2025, Black graduates were the least likely racial group to secure employment. They were also significantly less likely than their peers to secure a bar admission required/anticipated position.
Breaking News

Betty Whitted Holley to Assume the Presidency of Payne Theological Seminary in Ohio

In November, Dr. Holley will be installed as the eighteenth president of Payne Theological Seminary in Ohio. She previously served as the seminary's interim president, academic dean, and director of the Alternative Theological Extension Program.
Racial Gap

Why Increasing Black Homeownership Is Not Enough to Improve the Racial Wealth Gap

A new report authored by Zawadi Rucks-Ahidiana of the University at Albany argues that historical financial disparities and systemic racism embedded within the housing market makes homeownership a risky investment for Black Americas.
Breaking News

Sonja M. Brown Appointed Provost at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Dr. Brown comes to UAPB from Fayetteville State University, where she has served as associate vice chancellor for academic and faculty affairs and interim provost.
Degree Attainments

Specific Fields Where No African Americans Earned Doctorates in 2025

In 2025, 1,784 doctoral degrees were awarded in 18 specific disciplines. None of these 1,784 doctorates were awarded to African Americans.
Breaking News

New Dean Appointments for Four Black Leaders in Higher Education

The appointments are Phillip Davis at Augusta University's College of Business, Sherree R.B. Davis at Hampton University's School of Liberal Arts and Education, Ashley S. Dukes at South Georgia Technical College's Americus campus, and Margarita David at Rowan University's School of Nursing & Health Professions.
HBCUs

Edward Waters University Announces $33 Million Investment in Campus Infrastructure

Included in this major infrastructure investment is a new student residence hall, which will be the first new student housing facility constructed on the HBCU's campus since 1982. Other projects include a new on-campus track and renovations to administrative and academic spaces.
Appointments & Awards

New Faculty Appointments for Five Black Scholars

Paula Marie Seniors was selected for an endowed professorship in Africana studies at Virginia Tech. The other appointments are four new assistant professors: Kamia Smith at the University of Cincinnati, Efemena Diejomaoh at Meharry Medical College, Danielle Lynch at Pomona College, and Camille Lois at Cornell University.
HBCUs

Savannah State University Seeks to Launch Its First Doctoral Program

Savannah State University plans to offer a doctor of public administration degree beginning in Fall 2027. The degree will be the HBCU's first doctoral program.
Appointments & Awards

Emory University’s Tayari Jones Receives Award for Her Latest Novel

Tayari Jones, an endowed professor at Emory University, has received the 2026 Kirkus Prize for Fiction for her latest novel, Kin. The book is Professor Jones' fifth novel.
HBCUs

Elizabeth City State University and Lenoir Community College Establish New Aviation Partnership

Under a new agreement, students enrolled in LCC's aviation management and career pilot technology program may apply for co-admission to ECSU's bachelor's degree in aviation science.
Appointments & Awards

New Leadership Roles for Four Black Administrators in Academia

Amanda Peters Hopkins and Kevan L. Turman are taking on vice presidential roles in advancement at Rollins College and Salem Academy and College, respectively. Christine Mellampe is executive director of human resources for Bronx Community College and Brianna Clark-Williams is associate dean of Richmond College at the University of Richmond.
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A Green Light for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Veterinary Medicine

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has received the go-ahead to recruit students for its inaugural doctor of veterinary medicine class. Once launched, the university's veterinary program will be the first physically located in Maryland and the second at an HBCU.
Appointments & Awards

Two Black Scholars Selected for Academic Appointments at Universities

Trevor A. Dawes was named the 2026–2027 Follett Chair in Library and Information Science at the School of Information Studies at Dominican University in Illinois. Keithen Mathis has been selected to serve as interim director of the Florida State University Civil Rights Institute.
HBCUs

South Carolina State University Announces Three New Scholarship Programs

“College has to be accessible, and it has to be affordable,” said Alexander Conyers, president of South Carolina State University. “We want our high-achieving students and young leaders across South Carolina to know there is a place for them at SC State.”
Appointments & Awards

Yale’s David Knight Wins Early Career Award in Sociology

The American Sociological Association has presented its inaugural Early Career Award for Community-Engaged Scholarship to Yale's David Knight in recognition of “his visionary leadership in documenting the history of political mobilization within U.S. prisons.”
HBCUs

North Carolina Central University Establishes Transfer Agreements With Eight Community Colleges

Under the new agreements, students at the participating community colleges receive guaranteed admission to NCCU, a waived $50 application fee, and support with choosing classes and early registration.
Appointments & Awards

New Appointments for Four Black Administrators in HIgher Education

The appointments are Brian Gray at Prairie View A&M University in Texas, Josh Cathey at the University of Southern Mississippi, Paula G. Love at Talladega College in Alabama, and Irene Okwang at Dutchess Community College in New York.
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.
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.
HBCUs

University of Maryland Club Tennis Team Suspended Following Racist Email Sent to Other Teams

Ahead of a tournament held at the University of Maryland's College Park campus, students on Maryland's club tennis team sent an email containing “a recognizable symbol associated with the Ku Klux Klan” to other participating organizations, including the club tennis team at historically Black Howard University.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Richard E. Holmes, 1944-2026

Dr. Holmes was the first African American student at Mississippi State University. Later in life, he returned to his alma mater as a staff physician in the Student Health Center.
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.
African-American History

Ferris State University in Michigan Expands Its Jim Crow Museum

“Our new museum will teach difficult truths, but also lifts up the stories of those who challenged hate through courage, advocacy and lives marked by resilience and dignity,” said David Pilgrim, the museum’s founder and Ferris State’s vice president for diversity, inclusion, and strategic initiatives.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: John Charles Norman, 1939–2026

Dr. Norman's first role in higher education was director of the Connecticut Pre-Collegiate Enrollment Program at the University of Connecticut. He went on to hold administrative roles with several colleges and universities throughout the eastern United States.
Racial Gap

Black Law School Graduates of the Class of 2025 Reported the Lowest Rate of Employment

Among law school graduates of the Class of 2025, Black graduates were the least likely racial group to secure employment. They were also significantly less likely than their peers to secure a bar admission required/anticipated position.
Breaking News

Betty Whitted Holley to Assume the Presidency of Payne Theological Seminary in Ohio

In November, Dr. Holley will be installed as the eighteenth president of Payne Theological Seminary in Ohio. She previously served as the seminary's interim president, academic dean, and director of the Alternative Theological Extension Program.
Racial Gap

Why Increasing Black Homeownership Is Not Enough to Improve the Racial Wealth Gap

A new report authored by Zawadi Rucks-Ahidiana of the University at Albany argues that historical financial disparities and systemic racism embedded within the housing market makes homeownership a risky investment for Black Americas.
Breaking News

Sonja M. Brown Appointed Provost at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Dr. Brown comes to UAPB from Fayetteville State University, where she has served as associate vice chancellor for academic and faculty affairs and interim provost.
Degree Attainments

Specific Fields Where No African Americans Earned Doctorates in 2025

In 2025, 1,784 doctoral degrees were awarded in 18 specific disciplines. None of these 1,784 doctorates were awarded to African Americans.
Breaking News

New Dean Appointments for Four Black Leaders in Higher Education

The appointments are Phillip Davis at Augusta University's College of Business, Sherree R.B. Davis at Hampton University's School of Liberal Arts and Education, Ashley S. Dukes at South Georgia Technical College's Americus campus, and Margarita David at Rowan University's School of Nursing & Health Professions.
HBCUs

Edward Waters University Announces $33 Million Investment in Campus Infrastructure

Included in this major infrastructure investment is a new student residence hall, which will be the first new student housing facility constructed on the HBCU's campus since 1982. Other projects include a new on-campus track and renovations to administrative and academic spaces.
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