November 2023 - Page 17

Howard University, FITDC Partner to Host Wellness Event as Part of President Vinson’s Inaugural Week Festivities

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University students, staff, and faculty got to relax and take deep breaths with President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., days ahead of his formal inauguration as the University’s 18th president. As part of a week-long series of inauguration events, the University held a yoga session on the Yard to introduce Vinson to more

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T4C and DHGI—An ambitious, new undertaking that will affect the lives of Black populations worldwide

Courtesy of Meharry Medical College Yesterday was a historic day for Meharry Medical College with the launch of the Together for CHANGE (T4C) initiative, the inaugural project of the Diaspora Human Genomics Institute (DHGI), a newly founded nonprofit established and led by a team from Meharry Medical College. The initiative, in partnership with leading pharmaceutical companies

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VSU Calls For Immediate Action Following Racial Incident At Women’s Soccer Game

Written By Virginia State University Virginia State University has requested an apology and an investigation after the VSU women’s soccer team experienced racial slurs and inappropriate sounds during a match against Guilford College on September 26. During the game, the opposing team’s fans reportedly yelled the N-word and made monkey noises aimed at our student-athletes.

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FAMU Celebrates Homecoming 2023: It’s Our Time

By Larry Robinson, Ph.D. As legions of alumni and supporters converge on Tallahassee to join students, faculty, staff and friends for Florida A&M University’s Homecoming 2023: The Experience, “Forever Rattlers: A Timeless Tradition,”it is our hope that the festivities will be safe, enjoyable, and filled with excitement.  We are so fortunate to be part of

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Howard Men’s Basketball Hosts American University on Halloween to Support Gun Violence Awareness

Written By the Howard Newsroom Staff The Howard University men’s basketball team will host crosstown rival American University on Halloween in a charity exhibition game at Burr Gymnasium to help raise awareness of gun violence and honor the legacy of the late Blake Bozeman. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. with ticket proceeds benefiting the Far Southeast

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Louisiana Healthcare Connections Presents $500,000 to Xavier University of Louisiana

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana received a $500,000 check toward a larger program centered on eliminating health disparities to create a more inclusive, representative healthcare system by Louisiana Healthcare Connections as part of ongoing efforts to create health equity. “As a university that seeks a more just and humane society, Xavier understands

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Meharry School of Dentistry to launch new innovation center for dental education

Written By Morehouse School of Medicine Meharry Medical College’s School of Dentistry will launch a new innovation center to house the latest in dental technology and materials to prepare students for modern-day dental practice. The center will be supported in part by the 2023 Innovation Center Award, presented to the Meharry School of Dentistry by the

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Virginia State University To Receive $1 Million Donation From Thompson Hospitality

Courtesy of Virginia State University Virginia State University proudly announces that Thompson Hospitality, the nation’s largest black-owned and privately held hospitality company, will donate $1 million to the university. The generous donation made by Warren Thompson is a tribute to his parents, Fred and Ruby Thompson. It marks the second $1 million contribution to VSU

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