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Menah Pratt Named Chancellor of Three Pennsylvania State University Campuses

Effective August 1, Dr. Pratt will lead Penn State's campuses in Hazelton, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre. She comes to her new role from Virginia Tech, where she most recently served as vice president for strategic affairs.

Lennor M. Johnson Named the First Black President of MiraCosta College

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Dr. Johnson most recently served as president of the Imperial Valley Community College District in California. Effective August 3, he will become the first African American to lead MiraCosta College in its 92-year history.

New Dean Positions for Five Black Leaders in Higher Education

Breaking News
The new deans are Herman Holt Jr. at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Jennifer A Wade-Berg at California State University, Long Beach, Kyaien O. Conner at the University of Pittsburgh, James Bridgeforth at Middle Tennessee State University, and Brandi Renée Avila at Fullerton College in California.

George Mason University Extends Contract for President Gregory Washington

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Dr. Washington became the the first Black president of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, on July 1, 2020. He is now slated to serve in the role through at least June 30, 2031.
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Research & Studies

The Compounding Effects of Black Middle Schoolers’ Limited Access to Advanced Math Courses

“Providing access to a quality math education for all Black students requires a transformation of our entire math education system, including dismantling the gatekeepers that perpetuate inequity. It must be grounded in the belief that all students are capable of math success when provided with the proper support,” writes Andrea McChristian, national policy director at Just Equations.

Mail-In Voting Is More Common Among African Americans With High Exposure to Hate Crimes

African Americans who live in communities with high levels of hate crimes are more likely to vote via mail-in absentee ballots compared to those from areas with lower levels of hate crimes, according to a new study from scholars at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Research Shows Persistently High Rates of Violence Against Black Women in California

Racial Gap
In a new study, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have found that Black women have accounted for more than one-fifth of all assault injuries among women in California over the past two decades. Across all ages, assault rates for Black women were 3.82 times higher than those of White women between 2005 and 2022.

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64%
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The Compounding Effects of Black Middle Schoolers’ Limited Access to Advanced Math Courses

“Providing access to a quality math education for all Black students requires a transformation of our entire math education system, including dismantling the gatekeepers that perpetuate inequity. It must be grounded in the belief that all students are capable of math success when provided with the proper support,” writes Andrea McChristian, national policy director at Just Equations.
Breaking News

Menah Pratt Named Chancellor of Three Pennsylvania State University Campuses

Effective August 1, Dr. Pratt will lead Penn State's campuses in Hazelton, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre. She comes to her new role from Virginia Tech, where she most recently served as vice president for strategic affairs.
Racism

Mail-In Voting Is More Common Among African Americans With High Exposure to Hate Crimes

African Americans who live in communities with high levels of hate crimes are more likely to vote via mail-in absentee ballots compared to those from areas with lower levels of hate crimes, according to a new study from scholars at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Breaking News

Lennor M. Johnson Named the First Black President of MiraCosta College

Dr. Johnson most recently served as president of the Imperial Valley Community College District in California. Effective August 3, he will become the first African American to lead MiraCosta College in its 92-year history.
Racial Gap

Research Shows Persistently High Rates of Violence Against Black Women in California

In a new study, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have found that Black women have accounted for more than one-fifth of all assault injuries among women in California over the past two decades. Across all ages, assault rates for Black women were 3.82 times higher than those of White women between 2005 and 2022.
Breaking News

New Dean Positions for Five Black Leaders in Higher Education

The new deans are Herman Holt Jr. at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Jennifer A Wade-Berg at California State University, Long Beach, Kyaien O. Conner at the University of Pittsburgh, James Bridgeforth at Middle Tennessee State University, and Brandi Renée Avila at Fullerton College in California.
HBCUs

New eHBCU Partnership Expands Course-Sharing Opportunities Between Six HBCUs

Through a new partnership with the online course-sharing platform Acadeum, students enrolled at an eHBCU member institution can access courses at one of six HBCUs while pursuing a degree at their home institutions.
Appointments & Awards

New Faculty Appointments for Three Black Scholars

Chandra Bhimull was selected for an endowed professorship at Colby College in Maine and Ngozi Okidegbe was promoted to full professor at the Boston University School of Law. Bradley S. Gardner has joined the Savannah State University faculty as an associate professor of political science and international affairs.
HBCUs

Tennessee State University Alumna Launches the National HBCU Aviation and Drone Leadership Initiative

The National HBCU Aviation and Drone Leadership Initiative, founded by Steffanie Rivers, aims to introduce HBCU students and alumni to careers in aviation, drone technology, entrepreneurship, and workforce development.
Appointments & Awards

Christine Jenkins Honored by the American Veterinary Medical Association

Dr. Jenkins, an alumna of two historically Black universities, was recently recognized by the the American Veterinary Medical Association for her lifetime contributions to advancing opportunities for underrepresented students and veterinarians.
HBCUs

Southern University and A&M College to Launch New Undergraduate Degree in Chemical Engineering

Housed in the HBCU's College of Sciences and Engineering, the new bachelor's degree in chemical engineering aims to prepare students for high-demand careers in Louisiana's industrial, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
Appointments & Awards

Five Black Americans Appointed to Administrative Roles in Higher Education

The appointments are Derrick Jordan at Tuskegee University in Alabama, Joelle L. Rollins-Kent at South Carolina State University, Kenneth Goodrum at Wittenberg University in Ohio, Roderick Smothers Jr. at LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, and Rashida Willard at Mt. Hood Community College in Oregon.
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.
HBCUs

Ruth Simmons Establishes New Breast Cancer Prevention Endowment at Texas Southern University

The new Nora B. Wilson Endowment at Texas Southern University will support the HBCU's Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention Center. The fund is named for Dr. Simmons' late sister, a breast cancer survivor who passed away earlier this year.
Features

How the Divine Nine Can Help Undergraduate Black Men at Predominantly White Institutions

Black Greek Letter Organizations continue to serve as vital, community building mechanisms for undergraduate success in places where some feel isolated.
African-American History

Harvard Graduate School of Education Expands Its Black Teacher Archive

The Black Teachers Archive was unveiled publicly in 2023. The newly revamped online archive created in partnership with Harvard's Digital Arts + Humanities Team, contains new exhibits, curated features, and a more robust search function.
HBCUs

Hampton University to Offer New Bachelor’s Degree in Dance

“Dance is both a language and a legacy within the Black experience, and this major creates space for our students to explore movement as scholarship, storytelling, innovation, and global artistic expression,” said Linda Malone-Colon, dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Education at Hampton University.
HBCUs

In Memoriam: Prezell Russell Robinson, 1920-2026

Dr. Robinson served as the eighth president of Saint Augustine's College (now University) from 1967 to 1995. During his career, he also served as president of the United Negro College Fund.
Racial Gap

Report Ranks U.S. States by Prevalence of Racial Segregation in Public Schools

According to the report, New York's public school system is the most racially segregated among all U.S. states, followed by Illinois and Pennsylvania. In contrast, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming have the lowest levels of racial segregation in public schools.
Breaking News

George Mason University Extends Contract for President Gregory Washington

Dr. Washington became the the first Black president of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, on July 1, 2020. He is now slated to serve in the role through at least June 30, 2031.
HBCUs

How Parental Engagement, Race, and Socioeconomic Factors Impact Children’s School Readiness

After controlling for parents' income, education, and engagement, a new study found African American children's reading scores were comparable to their White peers. However, racial differences in mathematics readiness remained.
Breaking News

André Denham Appointed Dean of the University of Alabama Graduate School

A faculty member since 2012, Dr. Denham was recently promoted to dean of the Graduate School at the University of Alabama. Prior to his new role, he was the school's associate dean for graduate affairs.
African-American History

Research Examines the Itineraries of Underground Railroad Passengers Arriving in Philadelphia

Using historical records from Black abolitionist William Still, researchers from Temple University have traced the journeys of nearly 1,000 freedom seekers arriving in Philadelphia in the mid-nineteenth century, revealing insights into their places of origin and how they traveled on the Underground Railroad.
Breaking News

Two Black Men Selected to Lead Business Schools at Universities

Sean Edmund Rogers was named dean of the Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science at Tuskegee University in Alabama, and Ron Lewis was appointed dean of the College of Business and Human Services at Manchester University in Indiana.
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The Compounding Effects of Black Middle Schoolers’ Limited Access to Advanced Math Courses

“Providing access to a quality math education for all Black students requires a transformation of our entire math education system, including dismantling the gatekeepers that perpetuate inequity. It must be grounded in the belief that all students are capable of math success when provided with the proper support,” writes Andrea McChristian, national policy director at Just Equations.
Breaking News

Menah Pratt Named Chancellor of Three Pennsylvania State University Campuses

Effective August 1, Dr. Pratt will lead Penn State's campuses in Hazelton, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre. She comes to her new role from Virginia Tech, where she most recently served as vice president for strategic affairs.
Racism

Mail-In Voting Is More Common Among African Americans With High Exposure to Hate Crimes

African Americans who live in communities with high levels of hate crimes are more likely to vote via mail-in absentee ballots compared to those from areas with lower levels of hate crimes, according to a new study from scholars at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Breaking News

Lennor M. Johnson Named the First Black President of MiraCosta College

Dr. Johnson most recently served as president of the Imperial Valley Community College District in California. Effective August 3, he will become the first African American to lead MiraCosta College in its 92-year history.
Racial Gap

Research Shows Persistently High Rates of Violence Against Black Women in California

In a new study, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have found that Black women have accounted for more than one-fifth of all assault injuries among women in California over the past two decades. Across all ages, assault rates for Black women were 3.82 times higher than those of White women between 2005 and 2022.
Breaking News

New Dean Positions for Five Black Leaders in Higher Education

The new deans are Herman Holt Jr. at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Jennifer A Wade-Berg at California State University, Long Beach, Kyaien O. Conner at the University of Pittsburgh, James Bridgeforth at Middle Tennessee State University, and Brandi Renée Avila at Fullerton College in California.
HBCUs

New eHBCU Partnership Expands Course-Sharing Opportunities Between Six HBCUs

Through a new partnership with the online course-sharing platform Acadeum, students enrolled at an eHBCU member institution can access courses at one of six HBCUs while pursuing a degree at their home institutions.
Appointments & Awards

New Faculty Appointments for Three Black Scholars

Chandra Bhimull was selected for an endowed professorship at Colby College in Maine and Ngozi Okidegbe was promoted to full professor at the Boston University School of Law. Bradley S. Gardner has joined the Savannah State University faculty as an associate professor of political science and international affairs.
HBCUs

Tennessee State University Alumna Launches the National HBCU Aviation and Drone Leadership Initiative

The National HBCU Aviation and Drone Leadership Initiative, founded by Steffanie Rivers, aims to introduce HBCU students and alumni to careers in aviation, drone technology, entrepreneurship, and workforce development.
Appointments & Awards

Christine Jenkins Honored by the American Veterinary Medical Association

Dr. Jenkins, an alumna of two historically Black universities, was recently recognized by the the American Veterinary Medical Association for her lifetime contributions to advancing opportunities for underrepresented students and veterinarians.
HBCUs

Southern University and A&M College to Launch New Undergraduate Degree in Chemical Engineering

Housed in the HBCU's College of Sciences and Engineering, the new bachelor's degree in chemical engineering aims to prepare students for high-demand careers in Louisiana's industrial, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
Appointments & Awards

Five Black Americans Appointed to Administrative Roles in Higher Education

The appointments are Derrick Jordan at Tuskegee University in Alabama, Joelle L. Rollins-Kent at South Carolina State University, Kenneth Goodrum at Wittenberg University in Ohio, Roderick Smothers Jr. at LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, and Rashida Willard at Mt. Hood Community College in Oregon.
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.
HBCUs

Ruth Simmons Establishes New Breast Cancer Prevention Endowment at Texas Southern University

The new Nora B. Wilson Endowment at Texas Southern University will support the HBCU's Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention Center. The fund is named for Dr. Simmons' late sister, a breast cancer survivor who passed away earlier this year.
Features

How the Divine Nine Can Help Undergraduate Black Men at Predominantly White Institutions

Black Greek Letter Organizations continue to serve as vital, community building mechanisms for undergraduate success in places where some feel isolated.
African-American History

Harvard Graduate School of Education Expands Its Black Teacher Archive

The Black Teachers Archive was unveiled publicly in 2023. The newly revamped online archive created in partnership with Harvard's Digital Arts + Humanities Team, contains new exhibits, curated features, and a more robust search function.
HBCUs

Hampton University to Offer New Bachelor’s Degree in Dance

“Dance is both a language and a legacy within the Black experience, and this major creates space for our students to explore movement as scholarship, storytelling, innovation, and global artistic expression,” said Linda Malone-Colon, dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Education at Hampton University.
HBCUs

In Memoriam: Prezell Russell Robinson, 1920-2026

Dr. Robinson served as the eighth president of Saint Augustine's College (now University) from 1967 to 1995. During his career, he also served as president of the United Negro College Fund.
Racial Gap

Report Ranks U.S. States by Prevalence of Racial Segregation in Public Schools

According to the report, New York's public school system is the most racially segregated among all U.S. states, followed by Illinois and Pennsylvania. In contrast, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming have the lowest levels of racial segregation in public schools.
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