Written by Delatria Palacios  email:samdelatria@gmail.com  A phenomenal partnership between Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences/Institute of Public Health (CoPPS/IPH) and Optum Rx is redefining the way pharmacy care is delivered. This partnership aims to improve care, address shortages and increase diversity.  The partnership between FAMU and Optum Rx isn’t just about
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By Delatria Palacios   Millions of Americans are affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD), which remain one of the most complex and debilitating neurodegenerative disorders.   However, for Black Americans, the journey with PD is often marked by delayed diagnosis and poorer health outcomes, stemming from gaps in healthcare access and research participation.   Morehouse School of Medicine emphasize
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By Dr. Crystal A. deGregor Born enslaved, African American abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman Frederick Douglass was never afforded the privilege of formal education. But if he had been, I like to believe he would have called a historically Black college or university his intellectual home. Much like them, he was powered by the conviction
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Congratulations to the Morehouse College Battle of the Brains Team for taking 1st Place and bringing home a $25,000 grand prize at the 2025 HBCU Battle of the Brains in Austin, Texas! After placing third in 2024 and second in 2023, this year’s team exemplified the power of persistence, preparation, and purpose—and made it clear that excellence
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By Monica Lewis When the prestigious Jordan Brand Classic returned to the nation’s capital in April for its 23rd anniversary, the nation’s top high school basketball players weren’t the only ones who got to show off their skills. Behind the scenes, five talented students from Howard University were making their own mark — this time, through
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Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University’s Department of Nursing has been awarded a 4–year, $2.2 million grant from the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) to increase the number of doctoral faculty members with the goal of having 20 students in the Ph.D. program by 2029. It marks the largest grant ever awarded to the department.Â
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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams recently announced that the organization has officially assumed leadership of the HBCU Philanthropy Symposium, ushering in a new era of collaboration, strategy and innovation for advancement professionals at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), historically Black community colleges (HBCCs) and predominantly Black institutions (PBIs).
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Philadelphia Eagles legend LeSean McCoy will be teaming up with two of his former teammates-turned-HBCU coaches. The two-time All-Pro running back, will serve as a special guest host for the 2025 MEAC Football Media Day. The event takes place on July 22 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, the home of the NFL’s Ravens. This year marks
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Written By Lexx Thornton Baltimore is making headlines for all the right reasons this summer. Under the leadership ofMayor Brandon Scott, the city is proving that real investment in young people and communityspaces can lead to real results. Thanks to bold investments in youth and community, his summer strategy is delivering real results with crime
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Written By Lexx Thornton Following the example set by San Diego and Los Angeles County in 2024, Boston city officials are working to attract a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to establish a satellite campus in the city. The goal: to create more educational opportunities for Black students in a region that has historically
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