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Healthcare Industry Innovator Justin Bayless Donates $1.5 million to Morehouse College

By Morehouse College Healthcare industry trailblazer Justin Bayless, Chief Executive Officer of Bayless Integrated Healthcare, has contributed a $1.5 million gift to Morehouse College to support student scholarships and faculty development at the nation’s only historically Black liberal arts college for men. A 2006 graduate of Morehouse, Bayless credits his alma mater for helping him to succeed in business. During Bayless’ senior year, he was recruited to work on Wall Street as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley. Bayless later returned to his Phoenix, Ariz. hometown in 2008 to use his background in accounting and marketing to transform his family’s

Akin Gump Announces Vernon E. Jordan Fellowship with Howard University School of Law, $1 Million Donation for Jordan Law Library

Written by Howard University Newsroom, Akin Gump announced today the launch of the Vernon E. Jordan Jr. Fellowship, which will offer a paid internship for two third-year Howard University law students – one in the Fall semester, and one in the Spring – to work with the firm’s public law and policy practice in Washington. The fellowship is named in honor of the late Howard University School of Law alumnus, civil rights icon and longtime Akin Gump partner. The firm also announced it had made a commitment to donate $1 million in support of the Howard School of Law’s Vernon E. Jordan Jr. Law Library. “Despite Vernon Jordan’s singular influence and his vast individual capabilities, he recognized that the pursuit of one’s personal mission requires external support. Throughout

Howard University and Alto Pharmacy Announce Alto Scholars Program

Written by Howard University, The Howard University College of Pharmacy and Alto Pharmacy, a patient-centric telehealth pharmacy committed to health and wellbeing, have announced a three-year partnership to support student scholarships. Under the program, Alto will contribute $450,000 to support scholarships for five pharmacy students in each of the next three years. This builds on an existing partnership that established paid internships and forged a career path to quality permanent roles for aspiring pharmacy students. “At Alto, we are working every day to help people live healthier by transforming the pharmacy industry. We can only do that over the long term if there

Grambling State School of Nursing receives accreditation for BSN program

By Grambling State University, In a letter to the School of Nursing at Grambling State University (GSU), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) notified the program that accreditation has been awarded through December 2026 for the BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program with zero compliance issues. As the state of Louisiana continues to experience a shortage of nurses and other health care professionals, the vitality of programs like these is crucial to the industry. “National accreditation is essential for the survival of a nursing program. One of the first questions potential applicants ask is whether your program is

US Congresswoman Nikema Williams Inspires TSU Graduates to ‘Live Out Loud and On Purpose’

By Lucas Johnson, Nearly 700 undergraduate and graduate students received degrees in various disciplines at Tennessee State University’s Fall Commencement ceremony on Saturday. The event was held in hybrid format with the live ceremony in the Gentry Center Complex, where U.S. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (D-Ga.) addressed the graduates. The ceremony was also livestreamed. Before Williams spoke, TSU President Glenda Glover lauded the graduates for their achievement. “I applaud you for having reached this extraordinary milestone,” said Glover. “You have endured, you have withstood, you have survived. We salute you.” Williams, who took over the seat vacated by the late civil

Graduate Develops App to Help Special Needs Children Enhance their Social Skills

By Lucas Johnson Aram Abubaker was presented with a challenge. A friend who worked with children with special needs was looking for something that would help enhance their social skills. Abubaker responded: He made an app for that. On Saturday, Abubaker will join nearly 800 undergraduate and graduate students receiving various degrees at Tennessee State University’s Fall Commencement ceremony. Abubaker is getting a doctorate in computer engineering, where he improved his software developing skills that aided him in making the PeerKnect app. According to the app’s website, 93 percent of parents or therapists say their child or client has difficulty finding social

Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand Announce Million Dollar Gift to Morehouse College

By Morehouse College, Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand today announced a one-million-dollar donation to Morehouse College as a part of their Black Community Commitment. The gift will help fund scholarships, technology, and educational programming for students studying journalism and sports-related areas of study. The Black Community Commitment is an initiative by Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand to directly impact the fight against systemic racism by focusing on social justice, economic justice, and race education and awareness. Morehouse joins the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Ida B. Wells Society in receiving gifts because of their

Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey Named Outstanding Nonprofit Leader by the Association of Fundraising Professional VA, Hampton Roads Chapter as part of 2021 National Philanthropy Day

By Hampton University  Hampton University President Dr.  William R. Harvey was named the ‘Outstanding Nonprofit Leader’ by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Hampton Roads Chapter during its signature event, National Philanthropy Day. National Philanthropy Day is a celebration of giving, volunteering and charitable engagement that highlights the accomplishments, large and small, that philanthropy and all those involved in the philanthropic process make to our society and our world. The National Philanthropy Day event in Hampton Roads has grown in attendance and sponsorship through the years. The celebration has become the signature event saluting philanthropy in Hampton Roads. “We are here

FAMU student receives Crossman Career Builder Scholarship

By Andrew Skerritt, Florida A&M University (FAMU) student Marques Cutler is the 2021-2022 recipient of the Crossman Career Builder Scholarship. Cutler is a fourth-year quantitative analysis student with a minor in marketing in the School of Business and Industry (SBI). The Port St. Joe, Florida, native said the Crossman Scholarship is a vote of confidence in his talents and potential. “This scholarship means that they believe in me and my abilities so much that they decided to invest not only money, but a lasting impression and connection with me,” Cutler said. “I will show my appreciation by using the funds

SAU Student Chosen as Participant in the Johns Hopkins Institute for Nanobiotechnology Rosetta Commons REU Program

By Tiara Alexander, Senior, Communications In recent years, Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) has had students participate in some of the most esteemed internship programs in the country. Peter Musenge is one of those students. Peter is a junior biology major and serves as the president of the STEM club and the SGA director of Academic Affairs. Over the summer, Peter had the honor of spending ten weeks participating in the Johns Hopkins Institute for Nanobiotechnology (INBT) Rosetta Commons Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program. Rosetta Commons is an international community of institutions. “This internship was a great experience for my

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