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HBCU Alumna Returns as Associate Vice President for Athletics

Ashley Brown — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Virginia State University has appointed Tiffani-Dawn Sykes as the new associate vice president for intercollegiate athletics. Sykes, an alumna, brings over 20 years of experience in college sports to her alma mater. “I am honored to return to Virginia State University, where Greater Happens Here, as the Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics,” said Sykes. […]

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HBCU Welcomes Dr. Marc Newman as First Chief Advancement Officer

Ashley Brown — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Hampton University has appointed Dr. Marc Newman, a Grambling State University alumnus, as its first Chief Advancement Officer. This new position follows a nationwide search to improve the university’s institutional advancement and fundraising tactics. A renowned leader in the development of higher education, Dr. Newman brings to Hampton a wealth of expertise and a stellar […]

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HBCU Professor Elected President of Southern Political Science Association

Ashley Brown — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Dr. Byron D’Andra Orey, a political science professor at Jackson State University, has been elected president of the Southern Political Science Association. In his new role, Orey now leads one of the nation’s oldest and largest political science organizations. “Being elected president of the is a profound honor that reflects the trust and confidence my […]

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HBCU Chairman Joins Elite Texas Lyceum Board

Ashley Brown — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000

With his official appointment to the Texas Lyceum Board of Directors, Brandon L. Simmons, the chairman of the Texas Southern University’s Board of Regents, has joined a prestigious group committed to influencing the direction of leadership in the Lone Star State. Simmons took the oath of office on Jan. 31, 2025, as a member of […]

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HBCU Alumnus Set to Lead National Association of Student Affairs Professionals

Ashley Brown — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Voorhees University is celebrating a significant milestone as Adrian West, its vice president for student affairs, prepares to assume the presidency of the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals during the organization’s annual conference, scheduled for Feb. 16-20 in Houston, Texas. West’s ascension follows his election as president-elect in February 2023, marking a pivotal moment […]

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Dr. Jermaine Whirl Appointed President of Savannah State University

Ashley Brown — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000

This week, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia announced the appointment of Dr. Jermaine Whirl as the university’s next president, effective April 1, 2025. Whirl, an experienced educational leader, succeeds interim President Cynthia Robinson Alexander, who has led the institution since July 2023. Dr. Whirl has nearly two decades of experience […]

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Huston-Tillotson Alumnus Marcus Jones Returns as New Chaplain

Ashley Brown — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Huston-Tillotson University is excited to announce the appointment of Reverend Marcus Jones as its new university chaplain. An esteemed alumnus and dedicated minister, Rev. Jones brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to community engagement, spiritual development, and student mentorship to his new role. A native of Dallas, Texas, Rev. Jones graduated from […]

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Rashida Jones Steps Down as President of MSNBC After Pioneering Tenure

Ashley Brown — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Rashida Jones, the first Black executive to lead a major U.S. television news network, announced her resignation as president of MSNBC, effective March 2025. For four years, she led the prominent channel through a turbulent yet triumphant era. Jones announced the news during a meeting with top MSNBC anchors and staff on Tuesday morning. She […]

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Bennett College President Suzanne Walsh Steps Down

Ashley Brown — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:09:35 +0000

Bennett College has announced that President Suzanne Elise Walsh, JD, will step down from her role effective June 30, 2025, following a transformative tenure marked by significant achievements and strategic advancements. Appointed in 2019, Walsh has steered Bennett through an extraordinary period of change, helping the college shift from a critical to a stable status. […]

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HBCU President Steps Down from National HBCU Board

Ashley Brown — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:09:04 +0000

Tony Allen, the president of Delaware State University, will step down as chairman emeritus and board member of the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities on Jan. 20. President Joe Biden appointed Allen to the role in 2021. Since then, he has been pivotal in shaping policies and initiatives that bolster […]

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