Higher Education Grants or Gifts 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.
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In Memoriam: Virginia Caples, 1946-2018
Dr. Caples began her academic career at her alma mater, Alcorn State University. She then joined the faculty at Alabama A&M University, and served there in many capacities, including provost, for the next 40 years. On two occasions, Dr. Caples served as interim president of Alabama A&M.
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Higher Education Grants or Gifts 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.
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The Eight HBCUs Participating in the 16th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands
The eight bands selected will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Atlanta. In addition, each school will receive a $20,000 grant to support their music education programs.
Nov 07, 2017 | 0 comments
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Four African Americans Named to New Administrative Positions at State Universities
Taking on new administrative duties are Isaac Moore at Winston-Salem State University, Keith Champagne at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Shondella Reed at the University of California, Davis, and Allen Malone at Alabama A&M University.
Sep 18, 2017 | 0 comments
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The Twelfth Chancellor of North Carolina Central University in Durham
Johnson O. Akinleye has served as interim chancellor since January. He was appointed provost at the university in 2014. Earlier, Dr. Akinleye was associate vice chancellor for academic programs at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
University of Montana Scholar Honored for Her Work in Public Administration
Beverly Edmond, the interim provost at the University of Montana, shared the Trailblazer Award from the Conference of Minority Public Administrators, a division of the American Society for Public Administration. She and her co-author were honored for the book Trailblazing African American Public Administrators.
New Administrative Positions for Four African Americans at Major Universities
The four African Americans in new administrative posts in higher education are Archie Tucker II at Alabama A&M University, Michele Harper at Alcorn State University in Mississippi, Tamala Tamu Sukari Choma at the University of California, Riverside, and Carleton Spellman at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina.
Mar 17, 2017 | 0 comments
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Alabama A&M University Extends Contract of President Andrew Hugine Jr.
The board of trustees of Alabama A&M University in Huntsville has approved a contract extension through July 15, 2020 for Andrew Hugine Jr., president of the university. Dr. Hugine became the eleventh president of the university in 2009.
Jul 18, 2016 | 0 comments
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Alabama A&M University Partners With the Small Business Administration
The alliance aims to facilitate the strengthening of small business through the strategic sharing and provision of access to resources, publications, training materials, workshops, speakers, and referrals.
Jun 24, 2016 | 0 comments
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Beverly Edmond to Serve as Provost at the University of Montana
Dr. Edmond will serve as provost during the 2016-17 academic year as the university searches for someone to serve in the role on a permanent basis. She has served as provost at Albany State University in Georgia and Alabama A&M University.
May 09, 2016 | 0 comments
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Three African Americans Are Retiring From High-Level Posts at Major Universities
Those who have announced their retirements are Virginia Caples at Alabama A&M University, John H. Bracey Jr. at the University of Massachusetts, and Floyd Kerr at Morgan State University.
May 04, 2016 | 0 comments
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Four Black Scholars Selected to Receive Notable Awards
The honorees are JoAnne Epps, dean of the law school at Temple University in Philadelphia, Virginia Caples of Alabama A&M University, Julia Bryan of Pennsylvania State University, and Charles A. Watson of the University of Rhode Island.
Feb 26, 2016 | 0 comments
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Alabama A&M University Refinances Its Debt
A new package deal with the U.S. Department of Education will refinance $65 million in debt, saving the university $400,000 annually. Also the university will receive a new $30 million loan for capital projects on campus.
Oct 12, 2015 | 0 comments
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More Good News in Enrollments at Several HBCUs
Last week a JBHE post reported some good news on enrollments at several historically Black colleges and universities. Since that time, several other HBCUs have also reported some good news on enrollments.
In Memoriam: Wallace T. Dooley Jr. 1947-2015
Wallace Dooley served as an athletics administrator at several historically Black colleges and universities. In 2001, Dooley was appointed the media relations director and assistant commissioner for the Southwest Athletic Conference.
Jul 31, 2015 | 0 comments
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The New Provost at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina
Vann R. Newkirk has been serving as associate provost for academic affairs, dean of graduate studies, and professor of history at Alabama A&M University.
In Memoriam: Arthur R. Berry, 1923-2015
During his long career in education, Berry taught at Alabama A&M University, Florida A&M University, and Albany State University in Georgia, where he chaired the art department.
Apr 16, 2015 | 0 comments
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The New Dean of the College of Business at Alabama A&M University
Delmonize Smith has been a successful entrepreneur, selling his first high-tech start-up company at the age of 25. He holds a Ph.D. in management from the University of Alabama.
Mar 23, 2015 | 0 comments
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Higher Education Grants of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
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Website Says One Third of America’s Most Dangerous Campuses Are HBCUs
Some of the most prestigious colleges in America made the list including Swarthmore College and Pomona College. But of the 25 campus rated as the most dangerous, eight are historically Black colleges and universities.
Mar 03, 2015 | 3 comments
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Alabama A&M Professor to Edit Special Issue of a Prestigious Journal
Matthew E. Edwards, a professor of physics at Alabama A&M University, has been chosen as as guest editor for a special issue of the American Journal of Materials Science.
Jan 27, 2015 | 0 comments
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Higher Education Grants of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
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Higher Education Grants of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
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Higher Education Grants of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
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Six African Americans Taking on New Administrative Roles in Higher Education
The new appointees are Claudia Donald at the University of Massachusetts, Damon R. Wade at Grambling State, LLJuna Weir at Alcorn State, Malika Roman Isler at Wake Forest, Clayton A. Gibson at Alabama A&M, and Steven E. Hairston at St. Augustine’s University.
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Higher Education Grants of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
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Evelyn Ellis to Lead Two Campuses of Western Kentucky University
Since 2012, Dr. Ellis has been serving as chief of staff and education operations manager for the U.S. Department of Defense Dependents’ School in Seoul, South Korea. Earlier she was an associate dean at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
Jun 02, 2014 | 2 comments
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Higher Education Grants of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
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Alabama A&M University Choir to Perform at Lincoln Center
The Alabama A&M University Choir will be performing at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City as part of the Distinguished Concerts International of New York program.
Apr 06, 2014 | 2 comments
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Five African Americans in New Administrative Positions at Universities
Appointed to serve in new positions are Anre Dixon at Cheyney University, Kimberly Logan at Alabama A&M University, Shari Clarke at Ohio University, Rychetta Watkins at the University of Memphis and Lorraine Goffe-Rush at Washington University.
Oct 25, 2013 | 0 comments
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Jeffery Burgin Named Dean of Students at Belmont University
Dr. Burgin has been serving as vice president for student affairs at Alabama A&M University. He will begin his new duties on December 1.
Oct 18, 2013 | 0 comments
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Higher Education Grants of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
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Higher Education Grants of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Sep 09, 2013 | 0 comments
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Five African Americans in New Administrative Positions in Higher Education
The appointees are Sheila Champlin at the University of Tennessee, Derrick Yates at Stillman College, Charlene Alexander at Ball State University, Jessie Harper at the University of Pennsylvania, and Yvette Clayton at Alabama A&M University.
Jul 19, 2013 | 0 comments
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Two HBCUs Enter Into a “Reverse Transfer Credit Agreement”
Students at Alabama A&M University, who took courses but did not complete a degree at J.F. Drake State Technical College, can use credits earned at Alabama A&M and use them towards an associate’s degree at J.F. Drake.
May 31, 2013 | 0 comments
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