Tag: Washington University
Trevor Dawes Appointed Associate University Librarian at Washington University
From 2004 to 2013 Dawes was circulation services director at the Princeton University Library. From 1988 to to 2004 he held several supervisory positions at Columbia University Libraries.
Honors for Three African American Educators
Professor Gerald Early is getting a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. Shante Hearst of Morehead State University was honored by the American College Personnel Association and Bowie State President Mickey Burnim is having an endowed chair named in his honor.
Washington University Scholarship Program Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
The John B. Ervin Scholars Program honors the university's first African American dean who served from 1968 to 1977.
Stress From Racial Discrimination May Lead to Violent Behavior
A study led by a Washington University faculty member, finds that racial discrimination, more so than other stress, may produce violent behavior among young African Americans.
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.
Study Finds Smoking Rates Are Impacted by the Perception of Racial Discrimination
Jason W. Purnell, of Washington University in St. Louis, was the lead author of a study on the impact of racial discrimination on cigarette smoking behavior.
A New Dean at Washington University in St. Louis
Rafia Zafar was named associate dean for diversity and inclusiveness for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Notable Higher Education Grants Relating to African-Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants won by historically black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
In Memoriam: James Earl McLeod (1944-2011)
James Earl McLeod, vice chancellor of students and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, has died after a battle with cancer.
Professor Gerald Early Solves a Mystery
In 2006 Gerald Early the Merle Kling Professor of Modern Letters and director of the Center for the Humanities at Washington University in St. Louis, purchased a copy of a 1950s comic book on eBay. The title of the comic was Negro Romance. Professor Early turned for help to the producers of the PBS television show History Detectives.
Washington University Study Examines Racial Differences in Glaucoma
A new study by researchers at Washington University sheds some light on the racial disparity of the disease glaucoma.
