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Harvard Study Finds Black Americans Are More Likely to Participate in Clinical Trials Led by Black Scientists

"Increasing trust among Black communities requires the medical profession to become more trustworthy," the study authors write. "Part of building trust is increasing the opportunity for members of underrepresented groups to be in positions of authority, including as principal investigators and physicians.

Hampton University School of Pharmacy Establishes New Partnership with Ugandan University

The pharmacy schools at Hampton University and Makerere University in Uganda have established a new partnership to advance education and research opportunities for pharmacy students at both institutions.

Prairie View A&M University Launches New Graduate Degree in Nutrition

Prairie View A&M University's new master's degree will provide students with an advanced nutrition education, research opportunities, and community engagement initiatives, preparing them for diverse careers in nutrition and dietetics.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

Winston-Salem State University’s Felicia Simpson Honored for Contributions to Biostatistics

Dr. Simpson is an associate professor and chair of the department of mathematics at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina. She studies the design of clinical trials, the metrics of aging, and initiatives to increase diversity in the field of statistics.

Black Women Scientists Are Viewed as Less Competent Than Black Male and White Counterparts

In an online experiment using two short documentary films, viewers consistently rated Black women scientists as less warm and less competent than Black men and White scientists of both genders, particularly when they introduced a White test subject.

North Carolina Central University Launches PULSE Apple Initiative for Nursing Students

Funded by a grant from the University of North Carolina System, the PULSE Apple Initiative at North Carolina Central University will provide all admitted nursing students with an iPad to use during their studies and after graduation.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education

Virginia Tech Launches New History Project on Black Excellence in STEM

A team of graduate students at Virginia Tech have been conducting interviews with Black scientists as part of the new "Black Excellence in STEM Oral History Project," which aims to preserve the stories of Black researchers in the United States.

Winston-Salem State University to Participate in Space Agriculture Research Project

On an upcoming Blue Origin mission to space, rocket scientist and entrepreneur Aisha Bowe will conduct an experiment led by Winston-Salem State University's Astrobotany Lab.

Tennessee State University Students Gain New Pathway to Master’s Degrees in Athletic Training

A new partnership with Middle Tennessee State University has opened the door for undergraduate students at Tennessee State University to pursue a master's degree in athletic training after graduation.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

Spelman College Launches New Course on Black Maternal and Child Health

Shantesica Gilliam, assistant professor of environmental and health sciences at Spelman College, has recently launched a new course focused on the unique experiences and persistent disparities in Black maternal and child health.

Partnership Provides Tennessee State University Students With Accelerated Pathway to Medical School

Tennessee State University undergraduate students now have the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry from TSU and a medical degree at Belmont University in just seven years, reducing the traditional timeline for a medical doctorate by one year.

Winston-Salem State University Creates Pathway to Nursing Degree for Salem College Students

In an effort to strengthen the North Carolina and broader healthcare workforce, Winston-Salem State University has created an accelerated pathway for local students from Salem College to pursue a bachelor's degree in nursing.

Less Than a Third of Black Students Interested in STEMM Majors Earn STEMM Degrees Within Six Years

Roughly 52 percent of Black students applying to college through Common App express interest in majoring in STEMM disciplines. However, only 28 percent of these students go on to graduate with a STEMM degree within six years.

Childhood Exposure to Trauma Linked to Heart Disease in Black Women

While both Black men and women study participants reported similar experiences with childhood trauma, the association between past trauma and heart complications was only found among Black women.

Morehouse School of Medicine Establishes Partnership With a Local Healthcare System

Morehouse School of Medicine has recently partnered with Phoebe Putney Health System to create new residency programs, develop clinical training opportunities for students, expand the physician pipeline, and address local health needs.

George Nnanna Named First Director of the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Engineering

Dr. Nnanna comes to his new role from UT Permian Basin, where he was founding dean of the College of Engineering and director of the Texas Water and Energy Institute.

Study Examines Factors Leading to Racial Disparities in Mammography Behavior

The study authors write, "Addressing the social determinants of health factors unique to Black women will not only increase mammography screening and improve breast cancer outcomes for this population but may lessen the economic burden that disparate health outcomes create."
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