In Memoriam: Abdulalim A. Shabazz, 1927-2014

Shabazz_abdulalimAbdulalim Shabazz, a Distinguish Professor of Mathematics at Grambling State University in Louisiana, died on June 25 at the Northern Louisiana Medical Center. He was 87 years old.

Shabazz was born Lonnie Cross in Bessemer, Alabama. He was a graduate of The Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and earned a master’s degree at MIT, and a Ph.D. in mathematical analysis from Cornell University.

Dr. Shabazz’s first academic appointment was an assistant professor of mathematics at Tuskegee University. He later chaired the mathematics department at what is now Clark Atlanta University. From 1998 until 2000, Shabazz was chairman of the mathematics and computer science department at The Lincoln University. In September 2000, President Clinton presented Dr. Shabazz with a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.

Dr. Shabazz joined the faculty at Grambling State University in 2007. Grambling President Frank Pogue, who visited the esteemed mathematician in the hospital before his death, stated, “Dr. Shabazz represented the kind of excellence Grambling is known for, and for the university it means a great deal that he was with us.”

Related Articles

2 COMMENTS

  1. Dr. Shabazz was one of the great and ardent students of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. He was one of the most disciplined men that I have ever had an opportunity to meet. Moreover, my very first trip to Mecca was under his tutelage and guidance. From Mecca, we visited Kemet, Ethiopia, Senegal, Guinea, Morocco, Spain, and we’re planning a trip to Cuba, when he transitioned.

    Dr. Shabazz taught me how to become a better student of the HEM. Although, he is an ancestors his spirit will forever be present among the righteous. May Allah be pleased with hm.

    Allah-U-Akbar

Leave a Reply

Get the JBHE Weekly Bulletin

Receive our weekly email newsletter delivered to your inbox

Latest News

California State University Sacramento Launches Black Honors College

Officially launching for the fall 2024 semester, the Black Honors College will support students from all backgrounds who study Black history, life, and culture by providing them with a specialized curriculum and mentoring opportunities.

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: Norman B. Anderson, 1955-2024

Dr. Anderson was the assistant vice president for research and academic affairs at Florida State University at the time of his death. He had an extensive career in clinical psychology, which led him to become the first African American chief executive officer of the American Psychological Association.

Georgia State University Launches Program to Support Black Women in Tech

While Black women account for roughly 29 percent of the Georgia State University undergradaute student body, they represent only 10 percent of the university's computer science majors and 18 percent of the computer information systems majors.

Featured Jobs