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UCLA Exceeds Fundraising Goal 18 Months Early

A University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) fundraiser has met its $4.2-billion goal 18 months ahead of schedule, school officials told the Los Angeles Times. The fundraiser was created in honor of UCLA’s 100th anniversary next year. and the money will go toward various university initiatives such as scholarships, research programs and faculty support. […]

July 31, 2018

Arcadia University’s Black Alumni Launch Travel Scholarship Program

The Black Alumni Association of Arcadia University (BAAAU) recently launched a travel scholarship program after finding that, this year, only 6.5 percent of African-American students participated in the university’s flagship travel experience called “Preview,” according to BAAAU president Aliyah Abraham. BAAAU’s scholarship program will work with the Act 101/Gateway to Success program to financially support […]

July 30, 2018

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Congressman and Former Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums Dies

Former Oakland mayor, Ronald V. Dellums, died Monday of prostate cancer at the age of 82. Congresswoman Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, confirmed the death Monday morning, according to the San Jose Mercury News. “It is with deep sadness that I can confirm the passing of a great warrior and statesman, Congressman Ron Dellums,” Lee said in a […]

July 30, 2018

Program Aims to Improve Law Enforcement and Community Relations

Three universities are supporting Game Changer, a program created to bring community members, law enforcement and governmental officials together for moderated focus groups followed by sporting events.

July 30, 2018

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Potential Merger Of Two NJ Colleges Signals Growing Trend

Signaling a nationwide higher education trend, two New Jersey community colleges are exploring a potential merger to mitigate years of declining student enrollment and revenue and increase academic and economic opportunities for the region’s residents.

July 30, 2018

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Is the Black Man the Bogeyman in the Ivory Tower?

Even after establishing credibility and capability, some Black males in higher education are still likely to face being shelved into stereotypical categories. This creates an uncomfortable equation wherein capable talent must prove to their environments that they are not the bogeyman.

July 30, 2018

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ELIZABETH M. MEADE

ELIZABETH M. MEADE was named president of Cedar Crest College. Meade served as interim president since July 2017 and held the college’s provost position for the past five years. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Bryn Mawr College and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from Boston College.

July 30, 2018

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SAID SEWELL

SAID SEWELL has been selected as Morehouse College’s vice president of student development. He currently serves as acting assistant vice president for academic affairs/executive director of the Academic Success Center at Fort Valley State University. Sewell earned a bachelor’s degree from Morehouse College, a master’s degree from Texas Southern University and a doctorate from Clark Atlanta University.

July 30, 2018

ESTHER L. JONES

ESTHER L. JONES was named associate provost and dean of the faculty at Clark University. She previously served as associate professor of English. Jones holds a bachelor’s degree from Fisk University and a master’s degree and doctorate from Ohio State University.

July 30, 2018

T. ELON DANCY II

T. ELON DANCY II was named the Helen S. Faison Endowed Chair and director of the Center for Urban Education in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, a master’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a doctorate from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.

July 30, 2018

RYAN SMITH

RYAN SMITH has been named dean of students at Wallace State Community College. He previously served as dean of enrollment and career services and professor of social work at Oakwood University. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree from Oakwood University, a master’s degree from Alabama A&M University and a doctorate from Morgan State University in Baltimore.

July 30, 2018

REGINALD RUFFIN

REGINALD RUFFIN has been selected as Athletic Director at Miles College. Ruffin is the head football coach for the Golden Bears and will hold that position while working as Athletic Director. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Alabama and a master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University.

July 30, 2018

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JAMES H. JOHNSON JR.

JAMES H. JOHNSON JR. was named interim president of the Baltimore City Community College. Johnson previously served as a visiting professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Morgan State University. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Howard University, a master’s degree from the University of Illinois and a doctorate from the University of Delaware.

July 30, 2018

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JOHN MOSBY

JOHN MOSBY was named president of Highline College. He previously served as vice president for student services at Mission College. Mosby holds a bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary’s College, a master’s degree from the University of the Pacific and a doctorate from the University of San Diego.

July 30, 2018

ABDELLAH AHMIDOUCH

ABDELLAH AHMIDOUCH was named dean of the College of Science and Technology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. He previously served as the school’s interim dean. Ahmidouch has a bachelor’s degree from Mohammed V University in Morocco, a master’s degree from Joseph Fourier University in France and a doctorate from the University of Geneva in Switzerland.

July 30, 2018

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ANN ARDIS

ANN ARDIS was selected as the dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at George Mason University. She previously served as the senior vice provost for graduate and professional education at the University of Delaware. Ardis holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia.

July 30, 2018

FRANCINE EDWARDS

FRANCINE EDWARDS has been selected as the founding dean of the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Delaware State University. She previously served as an associate professor of mass communications. Edwards holds a bachelor’s degree from James Madison University, a master’s degree from Bowie State University and a Ph.D. from Howard University.

July 30, 2018

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HERNAN BUCHELI

HERNAN BUCHELI was named provost and senior vice president for academic and enrollment affairs at Notre Dame de Namur University. Bucheli currently serves as vice provost for enrollment and communications at Saint Mary’s College of California. He earned a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University, a master’s degree from Barry University and an Ed.D. from Northeastern University.

July 30, 2018