By Keisha Callins, MD, MPH, and Fatima Humayun, MS-3 In any circumstance, a cancer diagnosis bestows an immediacy for survival and an urgency to overcome the odds. This may include a variety of components such additional imaging and laboratory tests, pre-operative clearance, consultation with other specialists, neoadjuvant therapy, or surgery. Even in a well-organized medical
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Courtesy of Bowie State University Representatives from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) visited Bowie State University on Nov. 17. to discuss career opportunities and financial planning with business students in Dr. Remi Duyile’s personal finance class. The SEC is a federal agency that protects investors that participate in the stock market and other areas
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By Tuskegee University More than 500 Tuskegee University students blanketed the campus armed with gloves and black plastic trash bags Tuesday afternoon to participate in the first annual Day of Service in honor of founder Booker T. Washington. Tuesday marked the 108th anniversary of Dr. Washington’s death. “Five days before he died, he sent a
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Written By Hampton University U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy heads to Hampton University for the final stop of his national “We Are Made to Connect” Tour. He will be in conversation with actor and mental health advocate Da’Vinchi (Starz’s “BMF” and CW’s “All American”) to discuss the importance of social connection to our mental and
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By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University is proud to announce that Dr. De’Etra Young, Associate Dean for Academics and Land-grant Programs, received the prestigious U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Teaching Award. The national award, presented by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and the USDA, recognizes excellence in agricultural sciences teaching and
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Courtesy of Stillman College Natorio Howard, Stillman College’s Director of Brand Identity, has been selected to join the Xi Cohort of the highly respected Higher Education Leadership Foundation. This honor reflects not only Howard’s exceptional leadership skills and creative vision but also signifies the impact and influence of Stillman College’s faculty and staff in higher
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Written by the University of the District of Columbia Ruthie Little-Berry, Ph.D., was appointed Chief Student Development and Success Officer for the University of the District of Columbia on September 12 by the University Board of Trustees. Little-Berry joined the University as the Chief Student Development and Success Officer on November 1, 2023. She is
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