Tag: Ohio University
Ohio University President Gets Hefty Raise and $85,000 Bonus
Since 2004, Roderick J. McDavis has been president of Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. He recently received an $85,000 bonus from the university's board of trustees and an 8 percent salary increase. Dr. McDavis now makes $465,000 a year.
Ohio University Pays Tribute to Its African American President
The board of trustees of Ohio University in Athens produced a video tribute to President Roderick J. McDavis to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of his appointment as president of the university.
In Memoriam: Najee E. Muhammad, 1944-2014
Dr. Muhammad joined the faculty at Ohio University in 1996 and taught in the department of educational studies. He served for one year as interim chair of the department of African American studies.
Four African Americans in New Administrative Positions in Higher Education
The new appointees are Paula Edgar at the New York Law School, Renee A. Middleton of Ohio University, Sean Huddleston at Grand Valley State University, and Khalilah Shabazz at Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis.
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.
Two Black Scholars Among the Three Finalists for Vice Provost for Diversity at Ohio University
Ohio University has announced three finalists for the position of vice provost for diversity and inclusion. Two of the three finalists are Black: Shari J. Clarke from Marshall University in West Virginia and John Bello-Ogunu of the College of Charleston in South Carolina.
Roderick McDavis to Chair the Ohio Higher Education Funding Commission
Roderick J. McDavis, president of Ohio University in Athens, will lead the commission as it recommends priority needs for the 37 public colleges and universities in the state.
Three African American Men Win Marshall Scholarships
The scholarships, funded by the British government, provide funds for up to two years of study for American students at a British university, and include money for travel, living expenses, and books.
Seven African Americans Taking on New Administrative Duties in Higher Education
The new appointees are Albert Tezeno at Southern University, Jennifer Taylor at the American Institute of Architecture Students, Deborah Hayes at the University of Delaware, Michelle Thompson-Taylor at the University of Rochester, Renee MIddleton at Ohio University, Amilcar Shabazz at the University of Massachusetts, and K. Matthew Dames at Syracuse University.
Honors for Four African American College Officials
Brandon Brown, Zina McGee, Roderick McDavis, and Rosie Phillips Bingham win prestigious awards.
Brian Bridges to Lead the UNCF’s Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute
He currently serves as vice provost for diversity, access, and equity at Ohio University in Athens.
Two Unique Study Abroad Opportunities in Africa
Students at Ohio University and Duke Law School will spend either winter or spring break in Africa and earn course credits.
Ohio University Partners With Private University in Ghana
Ohio University in Athens has entered into a partnership agreement with the African University College of Communication in Accra, Ghana.
