Hurricane Florence Wreaks Havoc on North and South Carolina HBCUs
The historically Black colleges and universities of North Carolina and South Carolina were among the many institutions affected by Hurricane Florence this past week.
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Sep 21, 2018 | 0 comments
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New Administrative Positions for Six African Americans 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.
Aug 24, 2018 | 0 comments
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South Carolina State and Clemson Universities to Offer Dual-Degree Program in Physics
Under the plan, students will spend the first three years at South Carolina State and then transfer to Clemson for the last two years of the program. Students who complete the program will receive a bachelor’s degree from South Carolina State and a master’s degree from Clemson.
Jul 13, 2018 | 0 comments
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South Carolina State University Partners With St. Hugh’s College at Oxford
Under the agreement, five students from South Carolina State University will travel to Oxford to study at the Organic Chemistry Research Laboratory for a six-week summer program. The program is the first collaboration between Oxford University and a historically Black university in the United States.
Jun 29, 2018 | 0 comments
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South Carolina State University Teams Up With Piedmont Technical College
Under the agreement, students at Piedmont Technical College who complete associate’s degree programs will be able to transfer to South Carolina State University to pursue bachelor’s degrees in a large number of fields.
May 11, 2018 | 0 comments
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New Book Documents the Importance of Faculty Mentoring Programs at HBCUs
The book presents emerging research regarding the importance of recruiting, retaining and promoting faculty within HBCUs and the benefits mentorship offers, such as professional development and psychosocial support.
Apr 06, 2018 | 0 comments
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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.
Mar 07, 2018 | 0 comments
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In Memoriam: Ernest Adolphus Finney Jr., 1931-2017
Ernest A. Finney Jr. was the first African American to serve as Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court and the former interim president of South Carolina State University.
Dec 12, 2017 | 0 comments
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Four African Americans Appointed to Faculty Positions
Taking on new faculty roles are Nathan Alexander at Morehouse College in Atlanta, John Robinson at South Carolina State University, Florence Lyons at Albany State University in Georgia and Esperanza Spalding at Harvard University.
Aug 04, 2017 | 0 comments
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A Large Group of African Americans Who Are Taking on New University Administrative Roles
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.
Five African American Scholars in New Faculty Roles
Taking on new assignments are Marvella Ford at South Carolina State University, Lyle Gibson at Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, David J. Wallace at the Relay Graduate School of Education in New York, Lena Hill at the University of Iowa, and Carol Annette Wilson at Voorhees College in South Carolina.
Jul 28, 2017 | 0 comments
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New Higher Education Administrative Appointments for Seven African American Women
They are Shari Clark at Eastern Washington University, Teare Brewington at South Carolina State University, Karla Foster at the University of Wisconsin, Cheri Fisher Wilson at Oakwood University, Charlene Johnson at Voorhees College, Kimberly Fair Reese at Winston-Salem State and Felicia Blow at Hampton University.
Jul 28, 2017 | 0 comments
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The New Provost at South Carolina State University
Since 2008, Dr. Luke has held numerous senior administrative roles in the Division of Academic Affairs at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, most recently as acting and interim provost. He is a tenured associate professor of history.
Jul 26, 2017 | 0 comments
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The New Miss USA Is an African American Nuclear Scientist
Kara McCullough earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with a concentration in radiochemistry from South Carolina State University. This allowed her to get a job in the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Washington, D.C.
Cynthia Warrick Named the Seventh President of Stillman College in Alabama
Dr. Warrick has been serving as interim president since the beginning of the year. In recent years, Dr. Warrick has twice filled the role of interim president at historically Black universities; South Carolina State University and Grambling State University in Louisiana.
May 01, 2017 | 10 comments
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Two African American Men Appointed to Administrative Posts at State Universities
Nicholas Love was named director of the Social Media Strategy Hub at North Carolina State University in Raleigh and Stacy Danley is the new director of athletics at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.
South Carolina State University Signs Agreement With Midlands Technical College
Students enrolled in the Bulldog Bridge Program while at Midlands Technical College will receive structured advisement, an array of support services and college engagement activities designed to promote successful transfer.
Apr 11, 2017 | 0 comments
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South Carolina State University Invites Dropouts to Come Home
Historically Black South Carolina State University is offering half-price tuition to students to complete their degrees by taking online courses through the University of Phoenix.
Apr 04, 2017 | 0 comments
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M. Christopher Brown Appointed President of Kentucky State University
Dr. Brown has been serving as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs for the Southern University System in Louisiana. He is the former president of Alcorn State University in Mississippi. He stepped down from that position in December 2013.
Mar 20, 2017 | 0 comments
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South Carolina State University to Offer New MBA Program in North Charleston
Historically Black South Carolina State University has announced that it will offer an MBA program with a healthcare management concentration. Designed for professionals, classes will be held in the evening and on weekends as well as online.
Feb 03, 2017 | 0 comments
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Cynthia Warrick to Lead Stillman College in Alabama
Cynthia Warrick will serve as interim president beginning on January 3. She is not considered to be a candidate for the position on a permanent basis. In the past, Dr. Warrick has served as interim president at Grambling State University in Louisiana and South Carolina State University.
Dec 19, 2016 | 2 comments
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South Carolina State University Partners With Denmark Technical College
The agreement creates the Bulldog Gateway Program that will facilitate the transfer of students who have earned two-year degrees at Denmark Technical College to four-year bachelor’s degree programs at South Carolina State University.
Dec 16, 2016 | 0 comments
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In Memoriam: Benjamin Franklin Payton, 1932-2016
Dr. Payton served as president of Tuskegee University in Alabama from 1981 to 2010. Earlier in his career, Dr. Payton was president of Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina.
Oct 05, 2016 | 0 comments
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South Carolina State University Enters Partnership With Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
South Carolina State University, the historically Black educational institution in Orangeburg, has entered into an agreement with Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College that will make it easier for students to transfer from OC Tech to South Carolina State University in order to earn bachelor’s degrees.
Sep 23, 2016 | 0 comments
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W. Franklin Evans Takes the Reins at Voorhees College in South Carolina
Dr. Evans is the former provost and chief academic officer at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, where he also served as interim president. Earlier in his career, he was vice president of academic affairs at Virginia Union University in Richmond.
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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The New President of South Carolina State University
James E. Clark was named the 12th president of South Carolina State University. Clark, a successful businessman, has been a member of the board of trustees of South Carolina State University for the past year. He has also been chair of the University of South Carolina Research Foundation for the past three years.
Jul 05, 2016 | 0 comments
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South Carolina State University Removed From Accreditation Probation
In 2014 the Southern Commission on Colleges and Schools placed South Carolina State University on accreditation probation. Now with the university’s finances in better shape, the university has been taken off the probation list.
Jun 27, 2016 | 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.
Jun 22, 2016 | 0 comments
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Five African Americans Named to Administrative Posts in Higher Education
The appointees are Andra Johnson at Alcorn State University, Kery D. Davis at Howard University, Shea Kidd Houze at the University of Southern Mississippi, C.C. Jackson at South Carolina State University, and Matthew M. Winston Jr. at Virginia Tech.
Good News! Enrollments Are Up at Some HBCUs
While some historically Black colleges and universities have seen significant enrollment declines in recent years, there has been good news on enrollments at many of the nation’s HBCUs.
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.
Aug 26, 2015 | 0 comments
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South Carolina State University Tightens Its Belt
For the first time in several years, South Carolina State University has projected a balanced budget. But, the balanced budget came about with some major cuts that will be felt across the university community.
In Memoriam: George E. Cooper, 1947-2015
George Cooper was the executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the former president of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.
Jul 28, 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.
Jul 01, 2015 | 0 comments
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Some Relief for South Carolina State University, But a Tough Road Ahead
The university learned recently that its accreditation will continue and that it has five additional years to repay a $6 million loan. But the new board declared a “financial exigency” that will allow it to fire tenured faculty and contracted staff.
Jun 19, 2015 | 0 comments
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