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Morehouse School of Medicine Celebrates Fourth-Year MD Students on Match Day 2024

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) celebrated its fourth-year medical students during Match Day 2024 on Friday, March 15, as they reached a pivotal milestone in their education and learned where they will complete their residency training. The joyous event was held at Atlanta Technical College for participating students, their families, and other invited guests. The Match Day festivities were also livestreamed on MSM’s YouTube Channel, allowing the students’ friends and loved ones to participate, no matter where they were located. Additionally, MSM was honored to host Indian Health Service Director Ms. Roselyn Tso and Mr. Antrell Tyson,

Talladega College Salutes Alumni Who Have Become College Presidents

Courtesy of Talladega College As we wrap up Black History Month, we pay tribute to the 23 Talladega College Alumni who have become college or university presidents. These men and women have led institutions of higher education during periods of great expansion and growth as well as times of war, turmoil, political unrest, or financial difficulty. Having so many graduates move on to become higher education leaders is a testament to our mission and the vision of our founders, William Savery and Thomas Tarrant as well as the education, character, leadership development, and support that Talladega College has always provided

Diversity in STEM Classes Means Higher Grades for Everyone

By Michael Anguille The presence of minority students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses leads to better grades for students from all racial backgrounds, a study released in early December found. Student racial diversity, according to some educators, like New York University (NYU) Dean of the Tandon School of Engineering Jelena Kovacevic, is a primary component of student and overall STEM program success. The latest research, which quantifies her observations at NYU on a national scale, should not come as a surprise, she told BestColleges. At NYU Tandon, we believe diverse, inclusive, and equitable environments are not tangential or incidental to excellence, but rather

Howard University School of Law to Host American Bar Association Forum Addressing Challenges to Democracy

Written by Howard Newsroom Staff The Howard University School of Law will host the American Bar Association (ABA) State and Local Government Law Section on Tuesday, March 19 at 12:30 p.m. for a public forum addressing contemporary challenges to American democracy. The event will bring together leading voices in government, policy, voting rights and culture for a panel discussion in the Damon J. Keith Moot Courtroom at the law school campus, located at 2900 Van Ness Street, NW. “With the numerous threats and outright attacks on our democratic process, it is more important than ever that we engage in meaningful

University of the District of Columbia Celebrates Historic Investiture Ceremony for 10th President Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D.

Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia An investiture ceremony was held today at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), culminating a week of events celebrating the inauguration of UDC’s 10th President, Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D. Dr. Edington was honored before a full house at UDC’s Theater of the Arts, which brought together an array of esteemed guests, including leaders from District government, UDC and other universities, faculty, staff, alumni and the community. Distinguished speakers praised Dr. Edington’s bold vision for the future of the university. “In the eight months that I have worked alongside him, Dr. Edington has

Commodores will help bring Tuskegee to Atlanta

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University President Dr. Charlotte P. Morris is pleased to announce that Tuskegee’s own – the legendary Commodores – have agreed to perform on March 15 at the “Embracing the Legacy” gala at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. William King, James Dean Nicholas, and Cody Orange, who are touring the country performing all of the R&B and funk hits that everyone can sing along to, will hit the stage in front of a familiar crowd of Tuskegee alumni and friends. The Commodores, originally formed at Tuskegee University, have become a global sensation with a career spanning

Bowie State Business Students Visit IFC Headquarters

Written By Bowies State Newsroom Bowie State University business students visited the headquarters for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Washington, DC on February 27, 2024, to get an up-close look at one of the world’s leading finance organizations.   The visit included a tour of the headquarters and a panel discussion featuring members of the IFC’s leadership staff from different areas such as the investment group, legal department and communications team.  Brandon Williams, an MBA student who will be graduating this spring, called the trip an amazing experience overall that opened his eyes to the possibilities of conducting business on

UAPB Joined Over 1 Million Readers in 39th National African American Read-In

Courtesy of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages at UAPB joined over one million readers in the National African American Read-In (AARI) during its 39th annual UAPB African-American Read-In held at the John Brown Watson Memorial Library’s auditorium on February 29, 2024. The program participants included Mr. Henry Brooks, Ms. Jackie Faucette, Ms. Mary Debra HesterClifton (published works), Ms. Beverly James (published works), Ms. Portia Jones, Ms. Mary Parker, and Mr. Kevin Sanders. AARI is a groundbreaking effort to encourage communities to read together, centering on African American books and authors. Its mission is

Morgan State University Achieves Record High for Single Year Patents Awarded, Topping All HBCUs Nationwide

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University (MSU) has set a record among all Historically Black College Universities (HBCUs) by obtaining the highest number of patent awards in a calendar year. In 2023, MSU secured 13 patents, surpassing the previous HBCU record of 11. This accomplishment results from the university’s rapid growth in innovation and technology programs. Morgan began pursuing technology patents only eight years ago, making this an even more remarkable achievement. The annual patent increase further bolsters Morgan’s efforts to become a more nationally recognized research university. “It’s truly remarkable to witness the accumulative impact of Morgan’s research

Black Health Matters Winter 2024 Summit Rewind Heart to Heart: Breaking Down Barriers to Clinical Research

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Sheila Thorne spoke with Elizabeth Ofili, MD, MPH, FACC, Professor of Medicine and Principal Investigator of the RCMI Coordinating Center at Morehouse School of Medicine, about how new initiatives are overcoming the hurdles of clinical research during this year’s Black Health Matters Winter Summit. Dr. Ofili was the first female president of the Association of Black Cardiologists, an organization founded on “belief in the need to bring special attention to the adverse impact of cardiovascular disease on African Americans.” Thorne asked Dr. Ofili about the emerging partnership between Morehouse School of Medicine, the Association of

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