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MONIQUE L. AKASSI

MONIQUE L. AKASSI has been selected associate provost for faculty affairs at Edward Waters College. Most recently, she served as a chair of the department of languages and literature at Virginia Union University. Akassi holds her bachelor’s from University of Cincinnati, master’s from Wright State University and a Ph.D. from Morgan State University.

September 4, 2018

APRIL L. JONES

APRIL L. JONES was named head of the department of social work at Tuskegee University. Jones received a bachelor’s degree from Stillman College, a master’s degree from the University of Alabama, a master’s degree from Faulkner University, a master’s degree from Walden University and a doctorate in organizational psychology from Walden University.

September 4, 2018

CLAUDINE GAY

CLAUDINE GAY was named dean of the faculty of arts and sciences at Harvard University. She is the Wilbur A. Cowett professor of government and of African and African-American Studies and is the founding chair of Harvard’s Inequality in America Initiative. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Stanford University and a Ph.D. from Harvard University.

September 4, 2018

RHONDA BRINKLEY-KENNEDY

RHONDA BRINKLEY-KENNEDY was selected executive director of Union Institute & University at Los Angeles Academic Center. Brinkley-Kennedy holds a bachelor’s from California State University, a master’s from Pepperdine University, and a doctor of psychology degree from California School of Professional Psychology.

September 4, 2018

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DONNA H. OLIVER

DONNA H. OLIVER was selected as the provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at Edward Waters College (EWC). She previously served as president of Mississippi Valley State University. Oliver earned a bachelor’s degree from Elon College, a master’s degree from North Carolina A&T State University, a master’s in education and doctorate from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

September 4, 2018

ASHLEY FINLEY

ASHLEY FINLEY has been named senior advisor to the president and secretary to the board of The Association of American Colleges and Universities. Finley currently works as vice president for academic affairs and dean of the Dominican experience at Dominican University of California. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and master’s and a doctorate from the University of Iowa.

September 4, 2018

BHARAT ANAND

BHARAT ANAND has been selected as the vice provost for advances in learning (VPAL) at Harvard University’s Business School. Anand has been the faculty chair and co-creator of HBX, the Harvard Business School digital learning initiative since 2013. He received a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a doctorate in economics from Princeton University.

September 4, 2018

KIMBERLY LOWERY

KIMBERLY LOWERY was named associate vice chancellor of Houston Community College’s department of student engagement and success. She currently works as associate vice president for academic affairs and student success at Eastfield College. Lowery holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling from California State University, Long Beach and a doctorate in higher education from the University of North Texas.

September 4, 2018

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PETER AGHIMIEN

PETER AGHIMIEN was selected dean of the Jesse H. Jones School of Business at Texas Southern University. He recently served as a chair of the accounting program at Indiana University-South Bend. Aghimien holds his bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University and master’s and doctorate degrees in accounting, economics and finance from Louisiana Tech University.

September 4, 2018

CAMILLE WALLACE

CAMILLE WALLACE has been named interim director of diversity and inclusion at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She recently served as a training and development manager in the office of professional and organizational development. Wallace received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Indiana State University and professional certificates from Harvard University.

September 4, 2018

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LEVI THOMPSON

LEVI THOMPSON was named dean of the college of engineering at the University of Delaware and the Elizabeth Inez Kelley professor of chemical engineering in the department of chemical and biomolecular engineering. Thompson received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware and master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Michigan.

September 4, 2018

JOSEPH L. GRAVES JR.

JOSEPH L. GRAVES JR. was selected interim dean of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), used by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT) and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Graves holds a bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College, a master’s degree from the University of Lowell and a Ph.D. from Wayne State University.

September 4, 2018

WANDA M. AUSTIN

WANDA M. AUSTIN has been selected interim president of the University of Southern California (USC). She currently serves as a member of the Defense Policy Board. Austin holds a bachelor’s degree from Franklin & Marshall College, a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a doctorate from USC.

September 4, 2018

J. LUKE WOOD

J. LUKE WOOD was named associate vice president for faculty diversity and inclusion at San Diego State University (SDSU). He currently works as the director of the joint Ph.D. program in education between SDSU and Claremont Graduate University. Wood holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from California State University, Sacramento and a Ph.D. from Arizona State University.

September 4, 2018

JOHNNIE L. EARLY II

JOHNNIE L. EARLY II was named dean of the college of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences at Florida A&M University, effective Oct. 22. He previously served as a dean at the University of Toledo. Early earned a bachelor’s degree from Mercer University and a doctorate from Purdue University.

September 4, 2018

MARY BYRNE MCDONNELL

MARY BYRNE MCDONNELL was named senior vice president for strategic learning and special initiatives at the Social Science Research Council. She has worked at the Council for several decades and directed the East Asia Program. McDonnell earned a master’s degree in international affairs and journalism and doctorate in history, all from Columbia University.

September 4, 2018

JOHNNY C. WHITEHEAD

JOHNNY C. WHITEHEAD was selected interim director of the department of public safety at Lincoln University. Whitehead is a fellow of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. He received his bachelor’s in political science from the University of Baltimore and a master’s in applied behavioral science from Johns Hopkins University.

September 4, 2018

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University of Minnesota to Host 50th Anniversary Conference of Kerner Commission

In honor of the 50th celebration of the Kerner Commission, the University of Minnesota (UM) will host a free national conference where scholars, politicians and the public are welcome to discuss the controversial report. The Commission, created by President Lyndon B. Johnson’s commission on civil disorder, sparked controversy with its famous conclusion: “Our nation is […]

September 4, 2018

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