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Huston-Tillotson Alumnus Marcus Jones Returns as New Chaplain

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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

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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

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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

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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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ECSU Welcomes Adrian Jones as New Head Football Coach

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Elizabeth City State University has officially hired Adrian Jones as its new head football coach. With a wealth of experience in collegiate athletics, Jones is poised to lead the Vikings to new achievements on and off the field. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Jones to Elizabeth City State University,” said James M. DuBose Jr.,

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Dillard University Appoints Dr. Monique Guillory as Permanent President

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The Dillard University Board of Trustees announced that Dr. Monique Guillory has been appointed the permanent president of the institution, effective immediately. This decision follows the resignation of her predecessor, Dr. Rochelle Ford, who resigned in July to focus on personal health and family matters. Dr. Guillory, who previously served as the university provost, was

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Howard University’s LaNiece Tyree Becomes First Woman of Color to Lead NACAS

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LaNiece Tyree, MPA, CASP, has made history by being elected as the first woman of color and the first representative from a Historically Black College and University to serve as president of the National Association of College Auxiliary Services. Tyree is the assistant vice president for auxiliary enterprises at Howard University. Her groundbreaking election occurred

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Tennessee State University Welcomes Dwayne Tucker as Interim President 

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The Tennessee State University Board of Trustees has appointed alumnus Dwayne Tucker as interim president. The appointment during a special meeting on Dec. 13. Tucker, who previously served on the board, has stepped down to take on this pivotal role without compensation, reflecting his dedication to his alma mater. “I am both honored and humbled

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Parish’s First Black Sheriff Joins HBCU Board of Supervisors

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Louisana Governor Jeff Landry has appointed Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. to the Southern University System Board of Supervisors. This announcement marks a notable achievement for Whitehorn, who made history as the first Black sheriff of Caddo Parish when he took office in 2023. The Southern University System, which encompasses the nation’s only historically

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Dr. Darrin Martin Named 17th President of Bluefield State University

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In a pivotal decision announced in a special meeting, the Bluefield State University Board of Governors has appointed Dr. Darrin Martin, Ed.D., as the university’s 17th president. This appointment comes after a thorough nationwide search for candidates, with the Board unanimously endorsing Dr. Martin for his visionary leadership and steadfast dedication to academic excellence and

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