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Dr. Sydney Freeman, Jr. Becomes Historic First at University of Idaho
Dr. Sydney Freeman, Jr. has been promoted to full professor at University of Idaho, making him the first African American man, descended from slaves, in the rank at the school, The Idaho News reported.  Freeman, 36, earned the rank in five years and seven months on tenure track, he said. For most faculty, it […]
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African American and African Studies Department at The Ohio State University Call for More Support
Although The Ohio State University’s Department of African American and African Studies has seen slight increase in enrollment in the past five years, total credit hours taken has fallen almost 30% and instructional staff is less than half of before, The Lantern reported. Now, the department faculty are calling for more support. In the 2016-2017 […]
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PSEG Foundation to Give $1 Million in Grant Funding to HBCUs
The PSEG Foundation will give $1 million in grant funding to three historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), which will go to supporting STEM students. The three schools are Hampton University, Howard University and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Hampton University will use its grant for the PSEG STEM Scholars Program for high […]
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University of Richmond Receives Backlash Over Decision to Keep Building Names of School Leaders Connected to Slavery and Segregation
The University of Richmond is being criticized by some students, faculty and staff over its decision to keep the names of former school leaders, who have connections to slavery and segregation, on two campus buildings, WTVR reported. The two buildings in question are Ryland Hall and Freeman Hall. Former rector Douglas Southall Freeman was a […]
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California Higher Ed Leaders to Host California Community College Black Student Success Week April 26-30
California higher ed leaders are hosting California Community College Black Student Success Week from April 26 to 30, an event dedicated to Black and African American student success at California community colleges. A daily webinar series – called “The Black Hour” – will be held throughout the week from 12 to 1 p.m. and open […]
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Webinar Focuses on Mental Health Impact of Gendered Racism
The Steve Fund webinar, “Healing for Young Women of Color: How to Survive and Thrive in the Face of Gendered Racism,” highlighted the intersections of race and gender through the exploration of COVID-19, stereotypes and media perceptions.
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Ochsner Health and Xavier University of Louisiana Announce Genetic Counseling and Health Informatics Graduate Programs
Ochsner Health and Xavier University of Louisiana have announced two new graduate degree programs, genetic counseling and health informatics. Xavier will be both the first Louisiana university to offer a genetic counseling training program and the only such program at a historically Black college and university (HBCU). Both programs are currently in development. Xavier will offer classroom instruction […]
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Dr. Patricia Ramsey Appointed First Woman to be President of Medgar Evers College
Dr. Patricia Ramsey – biologist, educator, strategist, leader and fundraiser – has been appointed president of Medgar Evers College. She will be the first woman to serve in the role. Ramsey will bring her experience as an HBCU leader to the position, taking charge of the predominantly Black and emerging Hispanic-serving institution. In the past, […]
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NYU and Howard University Nursing Colleges Form Health Equity Partnership
NYU’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing has partnered with Howard University’s College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences to advance health equity. “One of the many kinds of tactics and thoughts we have had to address those issues has been partnerships with historic Black colleges and universities,” said Rory Meyers Dean Dr. Eileen Sullivan-Marx. People […]
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Maryland Legislature Agrees to Pay $577 Million to State’s HBCUs
Maryland lawmakers has passed a bill to pay $577 million over 10 years to settle a longstanding federal lawsuit alleging discrimination and underfunding at the state’s four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Associated Press reported. The four HBCUs are: Morgan State University, Bowie State University, Coppin State University and the University of Maryland Eastern […]
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Milton H. Jones Jr. Elected First African American Chair of UNCF Board of Directors
Business and civic leader Milton H. Jones Jr. has been elected chair of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Board of Directors, making him the first African American to serve in the role, The Hill reported. Jones was previously vice chairman of the board and chairman of the finance committee for UNCF, an advocacy organization […]
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MSNBC President and Hampton University Alumna Rashida Jones to be 150th Commencement Speaker
MSNBC President and Hampton University alumna Rashida Jones will be the school’s 150th commencement speaker, WAVY reported. The commencement – held virtually – will be at 10 a.m. on May 19, 2021. Jones graduated from the historically Black college and university (HBCU) with a degree in Mass Media Arts in 2002 and was inducted into […]
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