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Chantae Recasner Is the Sole Finalist for the Presidency of Olympic College in Washington

Dr. Recasner has over two decades of experience as a tenured faculty member and senior administration in higher education. She has been serving as the interim president of Seattle Central University.

Legislation Calls for the Transformation of Kentucky State University

Breaking News
If passed, new state legislation would declare a “state of financial exigency” at Kentucky State University and position the HBCU as a polytechnic-focused institution. This means the HBCU would need to cut several academic programs, resulting in faculty and staff layoffs.

Middle Tennessee State University President Sidney McPhee Announces His Retirement

Breaking News
Dr. McPhee has served as president of Middle Tennessee State University for over 25 years, overseeing some $2 billion in infrastructure improvements and the addition of nearly 50 academic programs. He is slated to step down from his role in December.

Shawna Cooper Whitehead Appointed the First Woman President of Regis University in Colorado

Breaking News
Dr. Cooper Whitehead brings extensive experience in student affairs and academic leadership to her new role. She comes to Regis University from Boston College, where she has served as vice president of student affairs since 2021.

Research & Studies

New Report Outlines Blueprint for Sustaining HBCU Presidential Leadership

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund's Dr. N. Joyce Payne Research Center recently published a new report discussing the skills and structural conditions necessary to retain successful HBCU presidents, who currently average less than five years in office.

The Black Immigrant Population in the United States Is on the Rise

Over the twenty-first century, the number of Black immigrants in the United States has more than doubled. Over a third of Black immigrants have at least a bachelor's degree, with 16 percent holding a master's degree or higher.

How Research on Gender and Behavior Changes When Studies Include Racially Diverse Participants

Research & Studies
Contrary to the widespread belief that men are more competitive than women overall, a new study from scholars at New York University Abu Dhabi has found this generalization does not extend to the Black population. Their research revealed that Black women are just as competitive and risk tolerant as Black men.

How Changes to Federal Student Loan Programs Could Impact HBCU Medical Schools and Students

Financial Aid
Effective July 1, there will be new annual and aggregate borrowing limits on federal loans used for graduate programs. According to a new analysis from the Century Foundation, these limits are far below the median cost of attending both public and private medical institutions, which suggests many students will need to take on private loans or choose not to attend medical school at all.

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“There is almost certainly a likelihood that in 20 years, the better part of Europe, and frankly the world, could be led by racist dictatorships.”

Ibram X. Kendi,
the Carter G. Woodson Endowed Chair in History in the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University in The Guardian, 3-23-26

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When March Madness Benched Jim Crow: Texas Western College and the Transformation of Collegiate Sports

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What Jesse Jackson’s HBCU Experience Taught Him About Self–Love, Service, and Character

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Holistic Support for Black Student Athletes in the Shadows of March Madness

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Beyond Demographics: How Data and Strategic Philanthropy Are Redefining HBCU Value

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Seven Black Scholars Elected to the National Academy of Education

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Seven Competencies for HBCU Leadership: Key Habits in Self-Development

Statistic of the Week

8%
The percentage of Black immigrants in the United States in 2000 who held a master's degree
16%
The percentage of Black immigrants in the United States in 2024 who held a master's degree

Source: Pew Research Center

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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Streamline Federal Grant Process for HBCUs

“HBCUs are incubators of diverse excellence and have proven their ability time and again to punch above their weight,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “Despite not always having every tool at their disposal, they continue to make massive contributions to the research and development community. This bipartisan bill will make securing federal dollars for their research efforts that much easier...”
Appointments & Awards

New Academic Appointments for Four Black Professors

The appointments are Robert Winn at Temple University in Philadelphia, Chanita Hughes-Halbert at the University of Southern California, Caroline M. Kingori at Hampton University in Virginia, and Lawrence Udeigwe at Manhattan University,
HBCUs

Federal Government Used ChatGPT for Decision to Cut Grant at North Carolina Central University

In April 2025, a National Endowment for the Humanities grant awarded to North Carolina Central University was canceled by the Department of Government Efficiency with the assistance of ChatGPT. The chatbot claimed the project, which focused on the history of the HBCU, was related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Appointments & Awards

Gloria Thomas Recognized for Commitment to Advancing Women’s Leadership in Higher Education

Dr. Thomas has over two decades of experience in higher education leadership, including her current role as president of HERS, a professional development organization for women and gender-diverse leadership in higher education.
HBCUs

Rust College Launches New Workforce Training Program in Cybersecurity

“As the job market continues to grow rapidly in [cybersecurity], we want to ensure our students at Rust College, and all Mississippians, are equipped to contribute their talents and take advantage of good-paying jobs,” said Johnny M. Moore, President of Rust College
Appointments & Awards

Five New Administrators at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The new administrators are Dawn Nail at North Carolina A&T State University, Darryl Scriven at Florida A&M University, Letitia Williams at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Marci Middleton at Denmark Technical College in South Carolina, and Chandra Dorsey-Felton at Florida Memorial University.
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.
Uncategorized

“Dixie State University” Merchandise Reappears in the Utah Tech University Bookstore

“We are not running from the term [Dixie],” Utah Tech University President Shane Smeed told The Salt Lake Tribune. “We are embracing Utah Tech University and inviting members of the community from the past, present and future to unify. It’s important to me that we build unity with our community.”
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.
Features

When March Madness Benched Jim Crow: Texas Western College and the Transformation of Collegiate Sports

After Texas Western College, with an all-Black starting lineup, beat the all-White University of Kentucky team for the men's national basketball championship in 1966, the handwriting on the wall was legible: to succeed in college athletics the benching of Jim Crow was required.
Appointments & Awards

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Promotes Three Administrators to New Roles

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has promoted Harry Stinson III, Mel Fenner, and Josh Dean to new roles in institutional advancement, digital innovation, and athletics, respectively.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: James T. Johnson, Jr., 1949-2026

Dr. Johnson taught music theory at several institutions through the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area. He was known for founding the Afro American Music Institute, a community program that provides music instruction to students of all ages.
Leadership

New Report Outlines Blueprint for Sustaining HBCU Presidential Leadership

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund's Dr. N. Joyce Payne Research Center recently published a new report discussing the skills and structural conditions necessary to retain successful HBCU presidents, who currently average less than five years in office.
Breaking News

Chantae Recasner Is the Sole Finalist for the Presidency of Olympic College in Washington

Dr. Recasner has over two decades of experience as a tenured faculty member and senior administration in higher education. She has been serving as the interim president of Seattle Central University.
Research & Studies

The Black Immigrant Population in the United States Is on the Rise

Over the twenty-first century, the number of Black immigrants in the United States has more than doubled. Over a third of Black immigrants have at least a bachelor's degree, with 16 percent holding a master's degree or higher.
Breaking News

Legislation Calls for the Transformation of Kentucky State University

If passed, new state legislation would declare a “state of financial exigency” at Kentucky State University and position the HBCU as a polytechnic-focused institution. This means the HBCU would need to cut several academic programs, resulting in faculty and staff layoffs.
Research & Studies

How Research on Gender and Behavior Changes When Studies Include Racially Diverse Participants

Contrary to the widespread belief that men are more competitive than women overall, a new study from scholars at New York University Abu Dhabi has found this generalization does not extend to the Black population. Their research revealed that Black women are just as competitive and risk tolerant as Black men.
Breaking News

Middle Tennessee State University President Sidney McPhee Announces His Retirement

Dr. McPhee has served as president of Middle Tennessee State University for over 25 years, overseeing some $2 billion in infrastructure improvements and the addition of nearly 50 academic programs. He is slated to step down from his role in December.
Grants and Gifts

Five HBCUs to Participate in New Initiative to Advance Workforce Outcomes for Students

Bowie State University, Claflin University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina A&T State University, and Virginia State University are participating in a new initiative from the Lumina Foundation to enhance student workforce outcomes and strengthen the value of the HBCUs' bachelor's degree programs.
Appointments & Awards

New Appointments for a Trio of Black Scholars in Academia

Cacey Bester was promoted to associate professor at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania and Tonya Peeples was named a special adviser to the provost at Pennsylvania State University. North Carolina A&T State University's James Daniels was appointed the second Poet Laureate for the city of Greensboro, North Carolina.
HBCUs

Tuskegee University Establishes Paid Apprenticeship Program for Nursing Students

Beginning this summer, Tuskegee nursing students will step directly into Baptist Health Systems hospitals as compensated employees of the system, offering students real-world experience and pay in addition to their academic and clinical training.
Appointments & Awards

Harvard University Honors Three-Time College President Ruth J. Simmons

Dr. Simmons has served as president of Smith College, Brown University, and Prairie View A&M University. When she was appointed president of Brown, she became the African American woman to lead an Ivy League school.
HBCUs

Winston-Salem State University to Launch Three Online Bachelor’s Degrees

Beginning in June 2026, Winston-Salem State University will offer bachelor's degree programs in psychology, interdisciplinary studies, and business administration in a fully online format.
Appointments & Awards

Three Black Administrators Appointed to New Roles at Universities

Samuel L. Hinton and Dilcie D. Perez are taking on new leadership roles in student success at South Carolina State University and the California State University System, respectively. Robert E. Gaddy, Jr. is chief of police at North Carolina Central University.
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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Streamline Federal Grant Process for HBCUs

“HBCUs are incubators of diverse excellence and have proven their ability time and again to punch above their weight,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “Despite not always having every tool at their disposal, they continue to make massive contributions to the research and development community. This bipartisan bill will make securing federal dollars for their research efforts that much easier...”
Appointments & Awards

New Academic Appointments for Four Black Professors

The appointments are Robert Winn at Temple University in Philadelphia, Chanita Hughes-Halbert at the University of Southern California, Caroline M. Kingori at Hampton University in Virginia, and Lawrence Udeigwe at Manhattan University,
HBCUs

Federal Government Used ChatGPT for Decision to Cut Grant at North Carolina Central University

In April 2025, a National Endowment for the Humanities grant awarded to North Carolina Central University was canceled by the Department of Government Efficiency with the assistance of ChatGPT. The chatbot claimed the project, which focused on the history of the HBCU, was related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Appointments & Awards

Gloria Thomas Recognized for Commitment to Advancing Women’s Leadership in Higher Education

Dr. Thomas has over two decades of experience in higher education leadership, including her current role as president of HERS, a professional development organization for women and gender-diverse leadership in higher education.
HBCUs

Rust College Launches New Workforce Training Program in Cybersecurity

“As the job market continues to grow rapidly in [cybersecurity], we want to ensure our students at Rust College, and all Mississippians, are equipped to contribute their talents and take advantage of good-paying jobs,” said Johnny M. Moore, President of Rust College
Appointments & Awards

Five New Administrators at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The new administrators are Dawn Nail at North Carolina A&T State University, Darryl Scriven at Florida A&M University, Letitia Williams at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Marci Middleton at Denmark Technical College in South Carolina, and Chandra Dorsey-Felton at Florida Memorial University.
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.
Uncategorized

“Dixie State University” Merchandise Reappears in the Utah Tech University Bookstore

“We are not running from the term [Dixie],” Utah Tech University President Shane Smeed told The Salt Lake Tribune. “We are embracing Utah Tech University and inviting members of the community from the past, present and future to unify. It’s important to me that we build unity with our community.”
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.
Features

When March Madness Benched Jim Crow: Texas Western College and the Transformation of Collegiate Sports

After Texas Western College, with an all-Black starting lineup, beat the all-White University of Kentucky team for the men's national basketball championship in 1966, the handwriting on the wall was legible: to succeed in college athletics the benching of Jim Crow was required.
Appointments & Awards

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Promotes Three Administrators to New Roles

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has promoted Harry Stinson III, Mel Fenner, and Josh Dean to new roles in institutional advancement, digital innovation, and athletics, respectively.
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: James T. Johnson, Jr., 1949-2026

Dr. Johnson taught music theory at several institutions through the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area. He was known for founding the Afro American Music Institute, a community program that provides music instruction to students of all ages.
Leadership

New Report Outlines Blueprint for Sustaining HBCU Presidential Leadership

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund's Dr. N. Joyce Payne Research Center recently published a new report discussing the skills and structural conditions necessary to retain successful HBCU presidents, who currently average less than five years in office.
Breaking News

Chantae Recasner Is the Sole Finalist for the Presidency of Olympic College in Washington

Dr. Recasner has over two decades of experience as a tenured faculty member and senior administration in higher education. She has been serving as the interim president of Seattle Central University.
Research & Studies

The Black Immigrant Population in the United States Is on the Rise

Over the twenty-first century, the number of Black immigrants in the United States has more than doubled. Over a third of Black immigrants have at least a bachelor's degree, with 16 percent holding a master's degree or higher.
Breaking News

Legislation Calls for the Transformation of Kentucky State University

If passed, new state legislation would declare a “state of financial exigency” at Kentucky State University and position the HBCU as a polytechnic-focused institution. This means the HBCU would need to cut several academic programs, resulting in faculty and staff layoffs.
Research & Studies

How Research on Gender and Behavior Changes When Studies Include Racially Diverse Participants

Contrary to the widespread belief that men are more competitive than women overall, a new study from scholars at New York University Abu Dhabi has found this generalization does not extend to the Black population. Their research revealed that Black women are just as competitive and risk tolerant as Black men.
Breaking News

Middle Tennessee State University President Sidney McPhee Announces His Retirement

Dr. McPhee has served as president of Middle Tennessee State University for over 25 years, overseeing some $2 billion in infrastructure improvements and the addition of nearly 50 academic programs. He is slated to step down from his role in December.
Grants and Gifts

Five HBCUs to Participate in New Initiative to Advance Workforce Outcomes for Students

Bowie State University, Claflin University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina A&T State University, and Virginia State University are participating in a new initiative from the Lumina Foundation to enhance student workforce outcomes and strengthen the value of the HBCUs' bachelor's degree programs.
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