Monthly Archives: November 2011
University Study Finds That the Number of Federal Food Aid Recipients Has Skyrocketed
Blacks are far more likely than whites to receive supplemental nutritional assistance.
NYU Receives Three Grants Relating to Africa
The university will receive more than $8 million in research grants over the next five years.
Ten HBCUs Receive Department of Agriculture Grants
Each university will receive $75,000 for business development programs.
HBCU Signs Partnership Agreements With Korean University
Historically black Delaware State University will participate in faculty and student exchange programs with Jeju National University
New Leadership at CAARP
The Center for African American Research and Policy names Adriel Hilton and Kenyatta Jones to top posts.
Freeman Hrabowski Receives the Centennial Academic Leadership Award
Dr. Hrabowski will receive $500,000 from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, which he can use in support of academic programs at his discretion.
Five Honored With James Weldon Johnson Medals
The medals are awarded to individuals with "a deep and unwavering commitment to civil and human rights."
Honors and Awards
Four awards of note relating to African Americans in higher education.
Appointments and Promotions of African Americans in Higher Education
Here is news of five African Americans who were appointed to faculty or administrative posts in higher education.
Notable Higher Education Grants Relating to African-Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants won by historically black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Dispelling the Myth of the “Dumb Black Jock” in College Athletics
It is likely that the financial aid provided by an athletic scholarship is a critical factor in enabling many black student athletes to stay in school.
University Study Finds Wealth Plays a Role in the Racial Marriage Gap
As much as 30 percent of the marriage rate gap between blacks and whites can be explains by racial differences in wealth.
Joyce Ester Named President of Kennedy-King College in Chicago
She has been serving as associate vice president for student services at Bakersfield College in California.
Two U.S. Universities Leading an Effort to Train Health Care Workers in Liberia
Indiana University and the University of Massachusetts Medical School will team up to establish the Center for Excellence in Health and Life Sciences at the University of Liberia.
New Vaccine Gives Hope to Efforts to Combat Malaria in African Children
Early results show that children who are given the vaccine are far less likely to get malaria.
St. Paul’s College President to Step Down
Robert L. Satcher Sr. will serve until March as executive adviser to the college. Eddie M. Moore Jr., former president of Virginia State University will serve as interim president, effective November 10.
Dillard University Names New President
Walter M. Kimbrough is currently president of Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas.
