A Princeton dean and professor of literature and African American studies will lead Swarthmore College when the new academic year begins. The school has announced that Valerie Smith, 59, would become the 15th president of the 150-year-old institution beginning July…
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African graduates share their gratitude
by Nicci Dawan •
Africa University held graduation ceremonies for over 450 students who received graduate and undergraduate degrees in early June. The class of 2014 featured graduates who enrolled through the university’s satellite center in Mozambique as well as a blind student whose…
President of Morehouse School of Medicine retiring
by A. Scott Walton Special to the NNPA from The Atlanta Voice •
The Atlanta Voice has received the following statement from President Maupin, via the Morehouse School of Medicine’s press office, regarding his decision to retire… “I’ve worked for 30 years and next year I’ll be 68 years-old… But, I always wanted…