November 2023 - Page 16

Study: Sperm Banks Lack Black and Hispanic Donors in U.S.

By Meg Barbor, Medscape Commercial sperm banks in the United States lack racially and ethnically diverse donors, potentially limiting family-planning options for patients in traditionally underserved populations, according to a new study presented at the 2023 annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). “This really highlights the need to identify barriers to increase recruitment of these

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HBCU Med Students Join Effort to Bridge Transplant Gap

By Lauren Neergaard It’s long after midnight when the bustling operating room suddenly falls quiet — a moment of silence to honor the man lying on the table. This is no ordinary surgery. Detrick Witherspoon died before ever being wheeled in, and now two wide-eyed medical students are about to get a hands-on introduction to

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Walmart Kicks Off CSU Homecoming with HBCU Talent Showcase

Courtesy of Central State University Walmart helped Central State University launch its series of annual Homecoming festivities on Oct. 10 by stopping into campus for a full-day activation event that brought a live DJ, interactive festival booths, and speech presentations provided by partnered entrepreneurs and influencers. The activation event was hosted by Fly Guy DC,

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Dillard Gets $750K Grant to Restore Historic Howard House

Written By the Dillard University Newsroom The U.S. Department of Interior awarded Dillard University with a $750,000 grant to restore the historic academic building Howard House. The agency’s assistant secretary of Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Shannon Estenoz, presented the grant today in a press conference with Dr. Rochelle Ford, president of Dillard University. The

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FVSU Partners With Knack to Offer Free Tutoring for Students

Written By Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University (FVSU) is excited to announce a transformative partnership with Knack Tutoring, set to launch this semester. Through this collaboration, FVSU students enrolled in any course will gain access to free on-demand tutoring services, fostering a dynamic environment for academic growth and success. Prospective peer tutors

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VSU Trojan Explosion Band Ranks Top 3 in HBCU Division II

Courtesy of Virginia State University Virginia State University’s Trojan Explosion Marching Band is named one of the best HBCU bands in the country, according to newly released rankings by ESPN. The band is ranked third in the Division II/NAIA category in ESPN’s HBCU Band of the Year rankings posted by HBCU Gameday. Important band components such

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FAMU Unveils Historic Mural in Newly Renovated Bookstore

By Pamela Moore As part of major renovations, the Florida A&M University Bookstore is now decorated with a new mural that illustrates the storied history of FAMU. When envisioning the new look for the bookstore, a team, including representatives from Barnes & Noble, the chain’s design consultant, Business and Auxiliary Services (BAS), and the Office

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Xavier’s Monica Pierre Named 2023 Alex Trebek Fellow

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana n a momentous achievement, Monica Pierre, a distinguished 2x Emmy winner and an assistant professor  in Xavier University of Louisiana’s Mass Communications Department, has been named an Alex Trebek Legacy Fellow. This prestigious recognition will be formally bestowed on Pierre at the upcoming Television Academy Foundation’s (TCA) 2023 Media Educators

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Morehouse Healthcare Opens New Clinic in East Point, GA

Written By Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse Healthcare (MHC), the clinical services arm of Morehouse School of Medicine, today announced the “soft launch” of Phase One of its new Morehouse Healthcare at East Point clinic in partnership with Fulton County and Atrium Health, a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit health system in the

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Texas Law Expands Advanced Math Access for Black, Latino Kids

By Suzanne Gamboa  In a state that has passed anti-diversity laws and tried to squelch instruction on systemic racism, a new law could open doors for Latino and Black children long shut out of advanced math courses. Just a handful of states have taken the step Texas did this year. Under a law signed by Gov.

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