December 08, 2023

FVSU, UGA College of Pharmacy Partner to Support Future Pharmacists

Written By Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University (FVSU) and the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Pharmacy signed an agreement allowing FVSU undergraduate chemistry students to have a streamlined approach for admission into UGA’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. Kelly Smith, Pharm.D., dean of UGA’s College of Pharmacy; Olufunke Fontenot, Ed.D., FVSU’s

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Florida A&M defeats Prairie View 35-14 to win their first SWAC Football Championship.

FAMU Defeats Prairie View A&M To Win First SWAC Football Championship

Written By Florida A&M University Florida A&M University celebrated its first Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Football Championship with a 35-14 win over Prairie View A&M University at Bragg Memorial Stadium Saturday, Dec 2. The Championship win sets the stage for FAMU to face Howard University at the Cricket Celebration Bowl in Atlanta noon on December

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The Morehouse School of Medicine building is seen on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Atlanta. A new initiative aimed at increasing the number of Black Americans registered as organ donors and combating disparities among transplant recipients was announced Thursday by a coalition that includes the four medical schools at the nation's historically Black colleges and universities. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Is the Flu Shot Market a Slam Dunk for mRNA Vaccines? Experts Aren’t So Sure

By Helen Branswell Here are two things that are true. The world needs more effective flu vaccines. And pharmaceutical companies that learned of the vaccine-making power of the messenger RNA platform during the COVID-19 pandemic need new markets for their technology. With the heydays of Covid vaccine sales in the rearview mirror, the flu vaccine

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Bowie State Rolls Out New Health Services Administration Program

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University is offering students another route to a career in the medical field with a new bachelor’s degree program in health services administration, which is designed for students who want to work in healthcare but may not want to enter as a physician or nurse. The program would

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Morgan Scholars Recognized Nationally Receiving Esteemed Fellowships and Scholarship Awards

Several exceptional Morgan State University students have earned national recognition distinctions to mark the beginning of the fall 2023 academic year. These scholars are shining examples of Morgan’s commitment to fostering excellence, as they embark on prestigious fellowships that promise to enrich their academic journey, receive invaluable experiences, and benefit from scholarships supporting their matriculation

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College Board revises AP Black history class set to launch in 2024

The College Board on Wednesday released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, months after the non-profit testing company came under intense scrutiny for engaging with conservative critics. The revision includes more material on topics including the Tulsa Race Massacre, Black culture’s influence on film and sports, and discriminatory practices

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Jackson State has moved on from Deion Sanders, but his shadow still lingers

Written By Jim Trotter On a Saturday afternoon, in a homecoming game that was draining emotionally and physically, members of the Alabama State football team found a burst of adrenaline when the clock reached zeroes and a victory over host Jackson State was complete. The Hornets sprinted to midfield at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium and

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