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Terry Lindsay Appointed President of Western Iowa Tech Community College

For the past six years, Dr. Lindsay has served as vice president for student affairs at Albany State University in Georgia. He is slated to take the helm of Western Iowa Tech Community College on July 6.

Herman Beavers Is the New President of the Modern Language Association

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Dr. Beavers has taught Africana studies and English at the University of Pennsylvania for more than 35 years. His scholarship centers on African American and American literature, including African American poetry, jazz, and southern modernism.

S. Marshall Perry Named Dean of the Fresno State University School of Education and Human Development

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For the past year, Dr. Perry has served as interim dean of the Kalmanovitz School of Education at Saint Mary's College in California. He is slated to begin his new deanship at Fresno State University on July 20.

Natalie Braswell to Lead the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System

Breaking News
Braswell comes to her new appointment with extensive leadership experience in state government, including her current role as general counsel to Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont. In her new role, she will provide strategic oversight for the 16 campuses within Connecticut's public higher education system.

Research & Studies

What’s Driving the Significantly Low Employment Rate Among Black Men?

In 2025, 79.3 percent of prime age (25 to 54 years old) Black men were employed. This is roughly 8 to 9 percentage points less than the employment rates of similarly aged Hispanic men (87.2 percent), White men (87.4 percent), and Asian men (88.8 percent).

Research Highlights How Racial Bias in Pulse Oximeters Affects Black Patients

Pulse oximeter devices often give artificially high blood oxygen levels for people with darker skin because the melanin in their skin absorbs light differently than lighter skin. Thus, Black patients who need supplemental oxygen are likely missing out on crucial follow-up care.

Report Examines the Underfunding of Boston’s Nonprofits Focused on Women and Girls of Color

Racial Gap
Of Greater Boston's $112 billion in total nonprofit revenue in 2023, only $1 billion went to women- and girls-serving organizations. Just $25 million went to groups specifically focused on women and girls of color.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Report Examines the Research Capacity at HBCUs

HBCUs
“The question is not whether HBCUs can produce rigorous science. They already do,” said M.C. Brown II, executive director of the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Research Center. “The question is whether we — the research enterprise and the nation — will choose to invest in them as the strategic national assets they are.”

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Commencement Tradition vs Cultural Celebration: Are There Limits to the Integration?

African-American History

HBCUs Have Played a Major Role in Our Reaching for the Stars

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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

Statistic of the Week

91.6%
Employment rate of Black men ages 25 to 54 with an advanced degree
51.2%
Employment rate of Black men ages 25 to 54 without a high school diploma

source: Center for Economic and Policy Research (see JBHE post)

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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.
HBCUs

University of Maryland Eastern Shore President Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Former Employee

A former University of Maryland Eastern Shore professor has accused President Heidi Anderson of plagiarizing her 1986 doctoral dissertation at Purdue University. In response to these claims and public critiques on her leadership, Dr. Anderson has filed a $1 million defamation lawsuit.
Appointments & Awards

Four Black Scholars Selected for New Faculty Positions

Julius Crump of Carthage College and Allison McLarty of Stony Brook University were appointed to endowed positions at their institutions. Tori Young and Kristina Bowdrie are new assistant professors at Vanderbilt University and Case Western Reserve University, respectively.
HBCUs

Bethune-Cookman University Announces Eight New Degree Programs

Beginning in the Spring 2026 semester, Bethune-Cookman University will offer seven new undergraduate majors to prepare students for careers in emerging industries and technologies. The HBCU will also introduce a new MBA track in healthcare administration.
Appointments & Awards

The 2025 Recipients of Harvard’s W. E. B. Du Bois Medal

The W. E. B. Du Bois Medal is presented annually by Harvard University's Hutchins Center for African & African American Research in recognition of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to African and African American culture.
Graduate Schools

Meharry Medical College Launches Initiative to Address Cardiovascular Health Disparities in Three U.S. Cities

Over the next five years, leaders at historically Black Meharry Medical College will partner with community stakeholders in Nashville, Tennessee; Detroit, Michigan; and San Bernadino, California to address the cities' disproportionately high rates of cardiovascular disease.
Appointments & Awards

Six Black Americans Appointed to Administrative Roles in Higher Education

Here is this week’s roundup of Black Americans who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@jbhe.com.
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.
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

Stanford Launches New Journal on the Study of Black Life, Language, and Culture

Created by the Black Academic Development Lab at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, the Journal of Black Language and Culture is an interdisciplinary publication featuring articles that connect the study of Black language practices with cultural life and identity. The journal will begin publishing in early 2026.
Features

MacKenzie Scott’s Donations to HBCUs: The “Haves” and the “Have Nots”

Historian Edmond W. Davis notes that “no single donor in American history — not Rockefeller, Carnegie, Mellon, Vanderbilt, Morgan, Buffett, Musk, nor Gates — has ever invested more directly and broadly into Black higher education than MacKenzie Scott.” But some HBCUs that need money the most are not sharing in the bounty.
HBCUs

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Report Highlights the Economic Impact of Public HBCUs

Although on average they have smaller endowments and receive less federal funding per student than private HBCUs, public HBCUs enroll over three-quarters of all HBCU undergraduates and produce more STEM graduates, translating to a significant impact on the U.S. workforce and economy.
Breaking News

Texas Governor Calls for Investigation Into Texas Southern University’s Financial Management

The financial management of historically Black Texas Southern University is under investigation by state officials following an audit that revealed the potential misappropriation of thousands of invoices totaling over $400 million.
Research & Studies

Study Theorizes Generative AI Could Improve Mental Health Care for Diverse Populations

“AI is a train that’s already in motion, and it’s picking up speed,” said Dr. Cortney VanHook, assistant professor of social work at the University of Illinois. “So, the question is: How can we use this amazing tool to improve mental health care for many populations?”
Breaking News

Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr. Elevated to President of the Interdenominational Theological Center

Dr. Mason has led the Interdenominational Theological Center on an interim basis for the past year. He has over 35 years of experience in education, including academic leadership roles at several historically Black colleges.
Racial Gap

Differences in Black and White Americans’ Trust in Genetic Research

Compared to White Americans, Black Americans are less likely to trust the information provided by medical professionals and scientific literature regarding genetic medicine, which could be contributing to their underrepresentation in genetic research.
Breaking News

Kedrick Nicholas to Lead McNeese State University in Louisiana

A McNeese State University administrator since 2005, Dr. Nicholas was recently selected to serve as the university's interim president. Prior to his new role, he was senior vice president for student affairs.
Breaking News

Another Quartet of HBCUs Receive Record-Breaking Donations From MacKenzie Scott

MacKenzie Scott has made record-breaking donations to North Carolina A&T State University, Bowie State University, Philander Smith University, and Prairie View A&M University. In just the past two months, the billionaire philanthropist has invested nearly $800 million in direct support of historically Black colleges and universities.
Grants and Gifts

Four More HBCUs Receive Major Investments from MacKenzie Scott

In less than two months, MacKenzie Scott has donated over $600 million in direct support of historically Black colleges and universities. The latest HBCUs to receive investments from the billionaire philanthropist are Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Voorhees University, Winston-Salem State University, and Norfolk State University.
Appointments & Awards

New Academic Positions for Three Black Scholars

Marcia Douglas was named a Distinguished Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. Regina Davis was appointed assistant vice provost for online learning and extended learning at North Carolina A&T State University and Kamal Kariem is a new assistant professor of anthropology at Bates College in Maine.
Graduate Schools

The NCCU School of Law Named the Most Innovative Law School in the Country

The School of Law at historically Black North Carolina Central University was recently named the country's most innovative law school by The National Jurist. The news outlet highlights the HBCU's Technology Law & Policy Center as a standout program for connecting law education to the technology-driven world.
Appointments & Awards

FAMU’s Areto Imoukhuede Receives National Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Education Law

Professor Imoukhuede was recently honored by the Education Law Association for his article, “The Walk Away from Racial Equality,” which examines how recent Supreme Court decisions have shifted away from Brown v. Board of Education's vision of racial equality.
HBCUs

South Carolina State University Launches Four New STEM Degrees

Beginning in the upcoming Spring 2026 semester, South Carolina State University will offer three bachelor's degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering, as well as a master's degree in cybersecurity.
Appointments & Awards

Five Black Administrators Appointed to New Roles in Higher Education

Here is this week’s roundup of African Americans who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@jbhe.com.
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Kecia Williams Smith Promoted to Dean of the Business School at North Carolina A&T State University

Dr. Smith has led North Carolina A&T State University's Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics on an interim basis since July 2025. She has taught at the university for the past six years and directs the HBCU's master of accountancy degree program.
African-American History

Did the Boll Weevil Infestation Lead to Long-Term Economic Benefits for Black Men?

First appearing in 1892, the boll weevil destroyed much of the country's cotton crops by 1922, affecting a significant portion of Black farmers. A new study has found this agricultural shock, which caused many Black fathers to migrate to other areas or change their occupation, may have led to long-term economic benefits for Black sons born after the boll weevil first appeared.
Breaking News

U.S. Department of Education Questions the Constitutionality of Race-Based Grant Programs

“We cannot, and must not, attach race-based conditions when allocating taxpayer funding,” says U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. “This is another concrete step from the Trump Administration to put a stop to DEI in government and ensure taxpayer dollars support programs that advance merit and fairness in all aspects of Americans lives.”
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.
HBCUs

The Department of Health and Human Services to Launch Fellowship Program for HBCU Students

“HBCUs have produced generations of doctors, scientists, and public health leaders who serve their communities with skill and purpose,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “We want to strengthen that legacy.”
Appointments & Awards

Morgan State University’s Stacyann Nelson Receives National Award in Experimental Physics

Dr. Nelson has received the 2025 Joseph A. Johnson Award of Excellence, presented jointly by the American Institute of Physics and the National Society of Black Physicists. The award recognizes early-career experimental physicists for their scientific innovation, mentorship, and service.
HBCUs

North Carolina A&T State University Farm Expands Its Footprint With New Land Purchases

“North Carolina is one of the nation’s top agricultural states, and as the ‘A’ in A&T, our college looks forward to growing our animal and horticultural offerings to support this industry,” said Radiah C. Minor, interim dean of the HBCU's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.
Appointments & Awards

New Appointments for Three Black Administrators in Higher Education

Brandi Tatum-Fedrick was promoted to vice president for university advancement at Florida A&M University, Danielle Lynch was selected to lead the joint athletics program at Pomona College and Pitzer College in California, and Warren L. Williams is the new band director at Tuskegee University.
HBCUs

Albany State University in Georgia Implements Major Campus Technology Upgrades

“These projects are strategic investments in ASU’s future, ensuring our students learn in cutting-edge environments, our systems remain resilient during emergencies, and our campus presents itself with the excellence our community deserves,” said Dave Killingsworth, chief information officer at Albany State University.
Appointments & Awards

Bernard Appiah Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Public Health Communication

Dr. Appiah studies how communication strategies can influence public health decision-making. He is known for developing an innovative radio broadcasting approach that uses entertainment-education to disseminate public health information to underserved communities.
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.
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

Study Examines How Teachers and School Counselors Can Boost Students’ Exposure to HBCUs

According to a new study from the United Negro College Fund, some 60 percent of high school students in the Northeast, Midwest, or Western United States are not at all or only slightly familiar with historically Black colleges and universities, suggesting an urgent need for teachers and school counselors to increase students' awareness of these institutions.
Breaking News

Virginia State University Extends Contract for President Makola Abdullah

“I am deeply honored to continue serving this great institution and its incredible students,” said Dr. Abdullah. “Virginia State University’s mission is powerful — to transform lives and communities through education, opportunity, and excellence.”
Diversity

Research Brief Discusses How to Make Admissions Practices Fairer for Black Students

A new report from the Legal Defense Fund and Thurgood Marshall Institute analyzes several areas of college admissions processes where race, class, and gender biases can be baked into decision-making and outlines ways to make college admissions more fair for students of all backgrounds.
Breaking News

Douglas LaVergne to Lead the College of Agricultural, Life and Natural Sciences at Alabama A&M

Dr. LaVergne currently serves as associate vice president for academic affairs and undergraduate studies at Alabama A&M University. He has an extensive background in agricultural education, including service as vice president for land-grant engagement and dean of the College of Agriculture, Environmental, and Human Sciences at Lincoln University of Missouri.
Research & Studies

How Increased Funding for Career and Technical Education Could Benefit Black Students

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Research has released a new report advocating for the sixth reauthorization of the the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, which allocates funding for state career and technical programs. According to the report, these programs provide a key pathway for the economic mobility and educational attainment for Black students.
Breaking News

Britt Hudson Named Dean of Students at Purdue University Northwest

Hudson has worked for Purdue University Northwest for the past six years, overseeing initiatives that advance student success, cross-campus partnerships, and holistic care.
HBCUs

South Carolina State University Launches New Admissions Partnership With the Bahamas

Under a new agreement, high-achieving students from the Bahamas can pursue an undergraduate degree at South Carolina State University with discounted tuition costs and additional scholarship support. The partnership emphasizes SC State's academic programs in agriculture and food sustainability, which are high-demand workforce areas for the Bahamas.
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