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What Dr. Ibram Kendi’s Appointment to Howard Means for HBCUs—and Black Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Supporters of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) welcomed Howard University's announcement late last week of Dr. Ibram X. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University, where he founded the Center for Antiracist Research under a five-year charter in 2020. Kendi's appointment Dr. Crystal A.

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Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status

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In a groundbreaking achievement that marks a significant milestone for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Howard University has become the first HBCU to receive the prestigious Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, placing it among the nation's most elite research institutions. Dr. Bruce A.

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Howard University Taps Antiracist Scholar Ibram X. Kendi to Head New Advanced Studies Institute

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Howard University has appointed renowned historian and bestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi significant expansion of the historically Black university's research capabilities. Wutoh said there is a strong alignment between Kendi's work and the university's mission. Dr. Ibram X.

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Georgetown University Honors Xavier University of Louisiana's Centennial and Black Catholic Studies Legacy

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Georgetown University As Xavier University of Louisiana enters its centennial year, the nations oldest Catholic institutionGeorgetown Universitycelebrated the institutions 100-year legacy and the 45th anniversary of its Institute for Black Catholic Studies (IBCS).

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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

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Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements. During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention.

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Dr. Jessica DeCuir-Gunby, University of Southern California

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Naslund Chair in Curriculum and Teaching at the University of Southern California (USC). Previously, she served as department head of the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences at NC State University. Jessica DeCuir-Gunby, a leading educational psychologist, holds the Robert A.

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Leading Scholars Gather for Hilliard-Sizemore Research Course in Denver

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The day-long event featured presentations from renowned scholars including Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, professor emerita at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Dr. Fred Bonner II of Prairie View A&M University. Jackson of Michigan State University and Dr. Chance W. Dr. Jerlando F.L. Dr. Jamel K.