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Petition Calls for the Reinstatement of Six Fired Faculty Members at Virginia State University

In December, six faculty members - all tenured or tenure-track - were informed their research projects at the Virginia State University Agricultural Research Station were being sunset and their employment was ending immediately. Now, the professors, with support from the American Association of University Professors, are calling for their reinstatement.

Ronald Crutcher Honored by the American Association of Colleges and Universities

Breaking News
In addition to his presidency at the University of Richmond, Dr. Crutcher also served as president of Wheaton College in Massachusetts. He was recently honored by the American Association of Colleges and Universities for his outstanding contributions to higher education.

Morehouse Students Condemn New Portrait of Joseph Smith Jr. in the College’s Chapel

Breaking News
The Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College recently unveiled a portrait of Joseph Smith Jr., the founder of the Church of Christ of Latter-day Saints, in the chapel's Hall of Honor. In response, a group of students have formally condemned the portrait, citing Smith's stance on slavery as contradictory to Morehouse's values.

Rico Munn Named Chancellor of the Colorado State University System

Breaking News
“The institutions of the CSU System have an extraordinary legacy of serving Colorado — a legacy I am honored and excited to help carry forward,” said Rico Munn, who will begin his role as system chancellor in 2027.

Research & Studies

Research Finds Racial and Economic Disparities in How States Distribute Student Financial Aid

Although HBCUs are significantly more likely to enroll students from low-income households, there is virtually no difference in the share of students who receive state grant aid at HBCUs and non-HBCUs, according to a new analysis from the Century Foundation.

Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Sexual Assault Survivors’ Access to Victim Compensation

“A survivor’s access to support shouldn’t be dictated by race, bureaucracy or geography,” said Jermey Levine of the University of Michigan. “Until we remove these administrative gatekeepers — starting with police verification — the system will continue to fail the people it was built to protect.”

Racial Differences in Union Membership and Wages

Racial Gap
In 2025, 11.3 percent of African American workers were members of labor unions compared to 9.9 percent of White workers. African Americans nonunion workers made only 83.6 percent of the wages of African American union members.

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“We have prostituted ourselves, in a manner of speaking, for the Mormons.”

Alonzo Brinson,
a junior at historically Black Morehouse College in Atlanta, commenting in an article in the Morehouse College student newspaper on the unveiling of a portrait of Joseph Smith Jr., founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in the HBCU’s Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel.
(see JBHE post)

Features

Statistic of the Week

78%
Percentage of White students at colleges and universities in Mississippi who get financial aid grants from the state
28%
Percentage of Black students at colleges and universities in Mississippi who get financial aid grants from the state

Source: The Century Foundation (see JBHE post)

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African-American History

The Institute of Museum and Library Services Announces $1.7 Million in Grant Funding for HBCUs

The Institute of Museum and Library Services recently announced a series of grants to support institutional resilience and research activity at libraries and museums at historically Black colleges and universities. In total, eight HBCUs and one HBCU alliance received a combined $1,725,261 in funding.
Appointments & Awards

Vanderbilt’s Velma McBride Murry Honored by the American Psychological Association

In her research, Dr. Murry investigates how social stressors shape the everyday life experiences, development, and well-being of African American youth and their families, especially in rural and under-resourced communities.
HBCUs

Tuskegee University Establishes New Partnership With the Los Angeles Unified School District

Through this partnership, LAUSD high school students can earn coursework credit at Tuskegee while completing their high school diplomas. Additionally, students from Tuskegee's College of Education will gain access to real-world classroom experience in LAUSD schools.
Appointments & Awards

New Leadership Positions for Three Black Administrators in Higher Education

The administrators who have been selected for new leadership roles are Yurandol Thompson at the University of Phoenix, Allen Vital at Albany State University in Georgia, and Sheila Thimba at Kingsborough Community College in New York.
HBCUs

Fort Valley State University and Bridgestone to Collaborate on Sustainable Rubber Plant Research

Under a new memorandum of understanding, faculty and student researchers at Fort Valley State University will partner with Bridgestone scientists to study alternative rubber-producing plants, evaluating their adaptability to Georgia's climate and exploring cultivation methods that support long-term environmental and economic sustainability.
Appointments & Awards

Ohio State’s James L. Moore III Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to STEM Education

An Ohio State faculty member for over two decades, Dr. Moore is currently on loan to the U.S. National Science Foundation, serving as the assistant director for its Directorate of STEM Education. He was recently honored by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's STEM Education Consortium for his remarkable contributions to STEM education.
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.
Diversity

Davenport University Launches Black Student Retention Initiative

“This isn’t just a program; it’s a movement to ensure every Black student has the resources, connections and support system not just to survive but absolutely thrive,” said Yvette McCutchen, head of the new African American Student Retention Initiative at Davenport University.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: A. Lynn Bolles, 1949-2026

Dr. Bolles was a longtime professor of women, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Maryland. Trained as an anthropologist, she was known for her scholarship on the labor experiences of Caribbean women.
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.
Black Studies

Syracuse University Pauses Scholarship Program in African American Studies

Syracuse University has paused a graduate fellowship program that provided funding to students who integrated African American or Pan African studies into their respective fields of study.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Avel Gordly, 1947-2026

In 1996, Gordly became the first Black women to be elected to the Oregon State Senate. A decade later, she joined the faculty at Portland State University, where she taught in the Black studies department, created legislative internship opportunities for students, and established a center for mental health services.
Racial Gap

Research Finds Racial and Economic Disparities in How States Distribute Student Financial Aid

Although HBCUs are significantly more likely to enroll students from low-income households, there is virtually no difference in the share of students who receive state grant aid at HBCUs and non-HBCUs, according to a new analysis from the Century Foundation.
Breaking News

Petition Calls for the Reinstatement of Six Fired Faculty Members at Virginia State University

In December, six faculty members - all tenured or tenure-track - were informed their research projects at the Virginia State University Agricultural Research Station were being sunset and their employment was ending immediately. Now, the professors, with support from the American Association of University Professors, are calling for their reinstatement.
Racial Gap

Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Sexual Assault Survivors’ Access to Victim Compensation

“A survivor’s access to support shouldn’t be dictated by race, bureaucracy or geography,” said Jermey Levine of the University of Michigan. “Until we remove these administrative gatekeepers — starting with police verification — the system will continue to fail the people it was built to protect.”
Breaking News

Ronald Crutcher Honored by the American Association of Colleges and Universities

In addition to his presidency at the University of Richmond, Dr. Crutcher also served as president of Wheaton College in Massachusetts. He was recently honored by the American Association of Colleges and Universities for his outstanding contributions to higher education.
Racial Gap

Racial Differences in Union Membership and Wages

In 2025, 11.3 percent of African American workers were members of labor unions compared to 9.9 percent of White workers. African Americans nonunion workers made only 83.6 percent of the wages of African American union members.
Breaking News

Morehouse Students Condemn New Portrait of Joseph Smith Jr. in the College’s Chapel

The Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College recently unveiled a portrait of Joseph Smith Jr., the founder of the Church of Christ of Latter-day Saints, in the chapel's Hall of Honor. In response, a group of students have formally condemned the portrait, citing Smith's stance on slavery as contradictory to Morehouse's values.
HBCUs

South Carolina State University Ramps Up Security Measures Following Campus Shooting

Following a recent on-campus shooting that left two men dead, South Carolina State University announced a series of new security measures, including a 9pm visitor curfew and increased student housing inspections. The HBCU has also requested funding from state lawmakers to upgrade its campus safety infrastructure.
Appointments & Awards

Three Black Scholars Appointed to New Academic Positions

Kara Yacoubou Djima of Wellesley College and Chanelle Wilson of Bryn Mawr College were both promoted to associate professor and granted tenure. Former Howard University President Ben Vinson III was named a fellow at the Afro-Latin American Research Institute in Harvard University's Hutchins Center for African & African American Research.
Enrollments

Early Applications Are Up at Spelman College in Atlanta

“Students want an institution that's clear about its mission and serious about Black women's education,” said Chelsea Holley, director of admissions. “What we're seeing in this applicant pool is confirmation that Spelman delivers on that — academically rigorous, deeply supportive, and committed to preparing women to lead.”
Appointments & Awards

Arizona State University’s Jewell Parker Rhodes Wins the Coretta Scott King Book Award

Dr. Rhodes' award-winning book, Will's Race for Home (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2025), tells the story of a Black father and his 12-year-old son as they set out to win land in the Oklahoma land rush is the late nineteenth century.
HBCUs

Central State University to Cut More Than a Dozen Faculty Jobs

Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, plans to cut at least 16 faculty positions by the end of the year to improve its financial standing and comply with an Ohio law requiring public universities to eliminate programs with consistently low student enrollment.
Appointments & Awards

New Positions for Four Black Administrators at Colleges and Universities

The appointments are Philip Culver at Farmingdale State College in New York, Vanessa Vales-Lewis at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Rodney D. Smith at Texas Southern University, and Christian Murphy at Spelman College in Atlanta.
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African-American History

The Institute of Museum and Library Services Announces $1.7 Million in Grant Funding for HBCUs

The Institute of Museum and Library Services recently announced a series of grants to support institutional resilience and research activity at libraries and museums at historically Black colleges and universities. In total, eight HBCUs and one HBCU alliance received a combined $1,725,261 in funding.
Appointments & Awards

Vanderbilt’s Velma McBride Murry Honored by the American Psychological Association

In her research, Dr. Murry investigates how social stressors shape the everyday life experiences, development, and well-being of African American youth and their families, especially in rural and under-resourced communities.
HBCUs

Tuskegee University Establishes New Partnership With the Los Angeles Unified School District

Through this partnership, LAUSD high school students can earn coursework credit at Tuskegee while completing their high school diplomas. Additionally, students from Tuskegee's College of Education will gain access to real-world classroom experience in LAUSD schools.
Appointments & Awards

New Leadership Positions for Three Black Administrators in Higher Education

The administrators who have been selected for new leadership roles are Yurandol Thompson at the University of Phoenix, Allen Vital at Albany State University in Georgia, and Sheila Thimba at Kingsborough Community College in New York.
HBCUs

Fort Valley State University and Bridgestone to Collaborate on Sustainable Rubber Plant Research

Under a new memorandum of understanding, faculty and student researchers at Fort Valley State University will partner with Bridgestone scientists to study alternative rubber-producing plants, evaluating their adaptability to Georgia's climate and exploring cultivation methods that support long-term environmental and economic sustainability.
Appointments & Awards

Ohio State’s James L. Moore III Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to STEM Education

An Ohio State faculty member for over two decades, Dr. Moore is currently on loan to the U.S. National Science Foundation, serving as the assistant director for its Directorate of STEM Education. He was recently honored by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's STEM Education Consortium for his remarkable contributions to STEM education.
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.
Diversity

Davenport University Launches Black Student Retention Initiative

“This isn’t just a program; it’s a movement to ensure every Black student has the resources, connections and support system not just to survive but absolutely thrive,” said Yvette McCutchen, head of the new African American Student Retention Initiative at Davenport University.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: A. Lynn Bolles, 1949-2026

Dr. Bolles was a longtime professor of women, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Maryland. Trained as an anthropologist, she was known for her scholarship on the labor experiences of Caribbean women.
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.
Black Studies

Syracuse University Pauses Scholarship Program in African American Studies

Syracuse University has paused a graduate fellowship program that provided funding to students who integrated African American or Pan African studies into their respective fields of study.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Avel Gordly, 1947-2026

In 1996, Gordly became the first Black women to be elected to the Oregon State Senate. A decade later, she joined the faculty at Portland State University, where she taught in the Black studies department, created legislative internship opportunities for students, and established a center for mental health services.
Racial Gap

Research Finds Racial and Economic Disparities in How States Distribute Student Financial Aid

Although HBCUs are significantly more likely to enroll students from low-income households, there is virtually no difference in the share of students who receive state grant aid at HBCUs and non-HBCUs, according to a new analysis from the Century Foundation.
Breaking News

Petition Calls for the Reinstatement of Six Fired Faculty Members at Virginia State University

In December, six faculty members - all tenured or tenure-track - were informed their research projects at the Virginia State University Agricultural Research Station were being sunset and their employment was ending immediately. Now, the professors, with support from the American Association of University Professors, are calling for their reinstatement.
Racial Gap

Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Sexual Assault Survivors’ Access to Victim Compensation

“A survivor’s access to support shouldn’t be dictated by race, bureaucracy or geography,” said Jermey Levine of the University of Michigan. “Until we remove these administrative gatekeepers — starting with police verification — the system will continue to fail the people it was built to protect.”
Breaking News

Ronald Crutcher Honored by the American Association of Colleges and Universities

In addition to his presidency at the University of Richmond, Dr. Crutcher also served as president of Wheaton College in Massachusetts. He was recently honored by the American Association of Colleges and Universities for his outstanding contributions to higher education.
Racial Gap

Racial Differences in Union Membership and Wages

In 2025, 11.3 percent of African American workers were members of labor unions compared to 9.9 percent of White workers. African Americans nonunion workers made only 83.6 percent of the wages of African American union members.
Breaking News

Morehouse Students Condemn New Portrait of Joseph Smith Jr. in the College’s Chapel

The Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College recently unveiled a portrait of Joseph Smith Jr., the founder of the Church of Christ of Latter-day Saints, in the chapel's Hall of Honor. In response, a group of students have formally condemned the portrait, citing Smith's stance on slavery as contradictory to Morehouse's values.
HBCUs

South Carolina State University Ramps Up Security Measures Following Campus Shooting

Following a recent on-campus shooting that left two men dead, South Carolina State University announced a series of new security measures, including a 9pm visitor curfew and increased student housing inspections. The HBCU has also requested funding from state lawmakers to upgrade its campus safety infrastructure.
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