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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 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 at the highest level of drug development—Regeneron, AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk and Roche—is a comprehensive 10-year initiative that will lead to more equitable medical research and better treatments for Black populations worldwide by creating the first genomics database of people of African ancestry—the world’s largest—composed of genomic and phenotypic data from up

Alcorn Partners with Miss. Food Network and the American Heart Association to host Mobile Pantry Program

Courtesy of Alcorn State University Mississippi Food Network in partnership with the American Heart Association hosted its Mobile Pantry Program on the Lorman campus of Alcorn State University on Thursday, December 6. “We are thrilled for the opportunity to expand our reach into Claiborne County and partner with Alcorn State University,” said Catherine Montgomery, MS, RD, LD, CHES, Strategic Impact manager at MFN. “Through this valuable initiative, we will be able to enhance our services in the area to better meet the needs of the local community and the university staff/students. We thank Alcorn State University for the hospitality and

N.C. A&T Set To Host Jazz Extravaganza, “An Evening With Dianne Reeves”

By Markita C. Rowe North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Office of the Provost and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will co-host jazz extravaganza, “An Evening with Dianne Reeves,” Thursday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium, 1009 Bluford St. Featuring the five-time Grammy winner and pre-eminent jazz vocalist, the event will also feature Reeves’ tuneful performances with the N.C. A&T Jazz Ensemble. Attendees also will have the opportunity to gain insight into her jazz process and hear her advice to aspiring music students. The event is in partnership with Greensboro’s Music for a Great

Xavier University of Louisiana Saturday Morning Science: Immersing Pre-collegiate Students in STEAM

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana For nearly 100 years, Xavier University of Louisiana has served the underserved and undervalued as the nation’s only historically Black and Catholic institution. Known for its prowess in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sphere, the university is a relentless advocate for health equity and, for decades, has developed programs and initiatives aimed at not only improving education access at the collegiate level but also the elevation of the K-12 to college pipeline. Dr. Ouloide Yannick Goue, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Computer Sciences at Xavier, is heading one such

HU School of Science Marks 70th Anniversary of Pioneering Achievement in Speech Pathology and Audiology

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University School of Science, Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders proudly announces the commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of its groundbreaking degree-granting program for African American speech pathologists and audiologists, on February 2, at 6pm in the McGrew Towers Conference Center on campus. The event is open to the public. Established in 1954, this program has stood as a beacon of excellence and inclusion, making significant strides in the field, graduating more African American audiologists and speech pathologists than any other program in the country. “We are thrilled to mark this historic milestone in our

Dillard University’s MLK Day of Service to Address Senior Food Security With Support From Amerihealth and Community Leaders

By Mary Arias Dillard University, in partnership with Amerihealth, Lighthouse, Topbox, and Feigley Communications, announces a community event on January 15, 2024, for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. The event starts at 10 a.m. at the university’s campus, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, focusing on food insecurity among older adults. Nick Harris, Executive Director of DU Community Relations, comments on the event. “Our MLK Day of Service will distribute over 200 boxes of fresh produce and fruits to older adults and families. We’re also initiating a community garden on campus to support our food studies and research

Clark Atlanta University Names BJ Arnett as New Chair of the Art and Fashion Department

By Paula Owens Clark Atlanta University has appointed BJ Arnett the Art and Fashion Department Chair under the School of Arts and Sciences. In this role, she will serve as the chief academic officer of Art and Fashion and be instrumental in generating ideas and initiatives for the department. Arnett is an associate professor in the department and mentors several students to become creative artists in fashion and merchandising. Before the appointment, she served as the department’s interim chair since 2021.  Arnett, a professor at Clark Atlanta University since 2014, has significantly contributed to the growth and development of the Art

Few transplant surgeons are Black. Giving medical students a rare peek at organ donation may help

By Lauran Neergaard It’s long after midnight when the bustling operating room suddenly falls quiet — a moment of silence to honor the man lying on the table. This is no ordinary surgery. Detrick Witherspoon died before ever being wheeled in, and now two wide-eyed medical students are about to get a hands-on introduction to organ donation. They’re part of a novel program to encourage more Black and other minority doctors-to-be to get involved in the transplant field, increasing the trust of patients of color. Fresh off their first year at Meharry, six students spent the summer shadowing the donor

Ace, Carnegie Foundation Renew North Carolina A&T’s Prestigious ‘Community Engagement’ Classification

By Labrina VanCliff The American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching announced that North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is one of 40 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation that indicates institutional commitment to community engagement. The classification recognizes institutions that have made significant strides in finding ways to engage with community partners, build on community assets and address community challenges. N.C. A&T first earned the designation in 2015 and is one of 22 campuses that were re-classified in 2024. The other 18 institutions

Xavier University of Louisiana and New Orleans BioInnovation Center Receive Grant to Pilot Diversity Program in Life-Sciences Entrepreneurship

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana and New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) announced today the receipt of $495,000 in grant funding from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, championing the ethos that the expansion and robust support of small businesses are pivotal catalysts in diverse employment opportunities and the flourishing of vibrant, inclusive communities across city landscapes. The funds will be used to launch the Advancing Diversity in Life-Sciences Entrepreneurship project to increase access to capital for demographics historically underrepresented in the biosciences industry. Xavier and NOBIC have a rich history of collaboration- the university is represented on the NOBIC board

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