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Howard University College of Dentistry to Host Program in Honor of Oral Health Month

By N’dia Webb The Howard University College of Dentistry will host a day-long program on June 1 entitled “The Past, Present, and Future of Oral Health.” Beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library, the event will cover the scientific basis for the interrelationship of oral and systemic health and how it disproportionately affects minority and poor Americans. In 2000, former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher labeled the phenomenon a “silent epidemic.” The World Health Organization (WHO) now considers dental disease among the top diseases currently targeted for eradication. The United States Public Health Service estimates that

Florida Memorial University celebrates graduation and being an HBCU

By Jimena Tavel Alegina Lora recalls that when her oldest daughter learned about college, she asked a lot of questions. “She would say, ‘Mommy why didn’t you finish school?’” Lora said of Aleya, who is now 12. “And I was like, ‘You know what? I don’t know. I should go back. And she would say, ‘Yes, Mommy, you should.’ ” And so she did. Encouraged to set an example for Aleya and her two other kids, 6-year-old Kielah and 3-year-old Josiah, Lora enrolled at Florida Memorial University in the spring of 2020. She was 38 at the time. On Saturday

Four HBCU Medical Schools to Work Towards Addressing Organ Transplant Disparities

Four HBCU medical schools will be working to rectify organ transplant disparities as part of a new initiative announced Thursday, the Associated Press reported. The four schools are Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences, Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and the Morehouse School of Medicine. Black Americans are the largest group among people of color in the U.S. who need organ transplants, according to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health. The initiative – created by the Consortium of HBCU Medical Schools, the Organ Donation Advocacy Group, and Association of Organ Procurement Organizations

Meharry’s 147th Commencement is one for the books for many reasons

Courtesy of Meharry Medical College The 147th Commencement of Meharry Medical College Saturday was a celebration of multiple occasions, all centered around the triumph of returning to the scene of many Commencement exercises before—the Grand Ole Opry House Auditorium. Not since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020 forced Meharry’s graduation ceremony to go virtual has there been a gathering of students, family and friends to watch Meharrians cross the stage to receive their diplomas and academic honors. While masks were required for all in the auditorium, the COVID protocol didn’t dampen the spirits of the attendees. “This is the first

JSU Professor credits humble beginnings for induction into Ole Miss School of Education Hall of Fame

By Anthony Howard JACKSON, Miss. – Jackson State University (JSU) Associate Professor Barbara Howard, Ed.D., has been inducted into the 7th class of the University of Mississippi School of Education (SOE) Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes Ole Miss alumni for their contributions to the field of education, and for their good deeds and services to the profession. Due to delays caused by a spike in Covid-19 cases, she and six inductees for the year 2021 were formally awarded the prestigious honor in April of 2022. “I’m happy to learn that Dr. Howard has been recognized by the University of Mississippi as a 2021 School

Morgan State University to Award Honorary Degrees to Three “Exemplary Vanguards of Social Justice and the African-American Experience”

By Arrman Kyaw Morgan State University will award honorary degrees on Saturday to civil rights activist and former football player Colin Kaepernick; Morgan alum and filmmaker David E. Talbert; and Morgan alum David Burton, chief proponent in the Coalition for Excellence and Equity in Maryland Higher Education (HBCUs) vs. the State of Maryland lawsuit. The three individuals are recognized as “exemplary vanguards of social justice and the African-American experience,” according to the Morgan State announcement. Morgan State’s 145th Spring Commencement will take place at Hughes Memorial Stadium on May 21. “Leadership, Integrity, Innovation, Diversity, Excellence and Respect are more than just words that appear on the flags that adorn our campus, or words

Give.Love.Xavier fundraiser raises over $1 million

By Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana raised more than $1 million during its annual online, social media-driven fundraising event – Give.Love.Xavier (GLX) Day on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. This year’s theme was “In the Spirit of Love.”  The Office of Alumni Relations launched the Give.Love.Xavier initiative 10 years ago to strengthen alumni engagement. “The remarkable response to the Give.Love.Xavier Fundraiser will fund many need-based scholarships and other financial aid that will assist students in continuing the pursuit of their dreams of a Xavier degree,” said Xavier University of Louisiana President Dr. Reynold Verret. “The success of this year’s event

BSU Football and Women’s Bowling Honored

Courtesy of Bowie State University The Prince George’s County Council issued a proclamation Tuesday morning honoring the Bowie State football and women’s bowling team’s program success, including the 2021 and 2022 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Championship at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building. The Bulldogs women’s bowling team captured its sixth-straight CIAA championship; the program’s 10th overall marking the most championships won by a program in conference history while the Bulldogs football team secured its third-straight CIAA title. “What can I say? I have beauty and brains because these young ladies have excelled in everything that has been expected

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Invites FAMU College of Law Graduates To Stay Around and Shape the Community

By Andrew Skerritt Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer made a pitch for 134 newly hooded Florida A&M University College of Law graduates to stay and play a role in shaping the community for future generations. “Some of you may be headed out of town to realize your dreams. For those of you who are undecided… For those of you still trying to figure out what job or exact career path you’ll apply that law degree to, it’s my hope that you’ll pursue all of that in Orlando,” Dyer told the gathering of faculty, graduates and relatives at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

Bandy-Neal honored by NBJ as one of Nashville’s ‘2022 Women of Influence’

Courtesy of Meharry Medical College Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer LaMel Bandy-Neal was recently honored by the Nashville Business Journal as one of the city’s “2022 Women of Influence.” The NBJ says the award is given to “the women shaping how we do business in Nashville” According to their website, “the NBJ’s Women of Influence winners are leading top companies and nonprofits, supporting their communities and inspiring those coming behind them.” The awards were presented at a special event on May 10th. Bandy-Neal began at Meharry in 1985 as assistant director of internal audit and rose to

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