Duke University Partners With Two HBCUs to Advance Diversity in Otolaryngology
Beginning in January, undergraduate HBCU students from Bennett College and Saint Augustine's University will have the opportunity to participate in otolaryngology and communication sciences research with Duke University faculty.
Black Americans Are Significantly Less Likely to Receive Palliative Care for Heart Failure
According to a new study led by Saint Louis University, Black patients with heart failure are 15 percent less likely to receive palliative care than their White counterparts.
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.
Voorhees University Establishes Graduate Pathway Partnership With Des Moines University
Voorhees University students now have the opportunity for a guaranteed interview for eight graduate degree programs in various health science disciplines at Des Moines University. Each year, one seat in DMU's doctor of occupational therapy program will be reserved for a Voorhees student.
North Carolina HBCU to Launch New Bachelor’s Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence
The new bachelor's degree program in artificial intelligence at North Carolina A&T State University will be the first of its kind in the state of North Carolina.
Howard University to Develop National Research Center for Health Disparities
The new center, located adjacent to Howard's main campus, will bring together academic scholars, industry partners, and federal agencies to study disparities in healthcare incidence, accessibility, treatment, and outcomes.
Kentucky State University Creates a New Pathway to Bachelor’s Degrees for Local Nurses
Kentucky State University has created a new RN-to-BSN pathway for students who have graduated from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College's nursing program. The program will provide eligible students with a tuition-free college education.
Xavier University of Louisiana Establishes New Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling
Xavier University of Louisiana states that its new genetics counseling program is the first of its kind in the state of Louisiana and the first to be offered at a historically Black college or university.
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.
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Georgia Southwestern State University Names a...
Dr. Ross has focused his career on advancing nursing education through evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration. He currently serves as dean of nursing and chief nurse administrator at St. Paul's School of Nursing in New York.
North Carolina A&T State University to Lead State-Wide Transportation Research Center
The University Transportation Center of Excellence for Advanced Air Mobility and Unmanned Aircraft Systems at North Carolina A&T State University will research how to enhance connectivity between ground and air transport and improve the state's emergency response systems.
Meharry Medical College and the University of Pennsylvania Establish Joint MD/PhD Program
Cynthia Chude has been named the inaugural Escare-Kingston Scholar at Meharry Medical College and the University of Pennsylvania. She will simultaneously pursue a medical degree at Meharry and a Ph.D. in health care management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
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.
Tuskegee University’s Olga Bolden-Tiller Honored for Commitment to Agricultural Education
Dr. Bolden-Tiller is the dean of the College of Agriculture, Environment, and Nutrition Sciences at Tuskegee University, where she has taught for nearly two decades.
Howard University and Johns Hopkins to Collaborate on Cancer Research and Address Racial Health...
Thanks to a $13.5 million federal grant, scientists at Howard University and Johns Hopkins University will work together on cancer research projects and initiatives aimed at eliminating health disparities among Black Americans and other underserved communities.
Black Athletes Are Significantly More Likely Than White Peers to Experience Cardiac Arrest
A team of scholars led by researchers at Emory University in Atlanta has found Black athletes are five times as likely as White athletes to experience a heart attack or die from sudden cardiac complications.
Black Matriculants Are Down at U.S. Medical Schools
In 2024, the share of Black applicants to U.S. medical schools increased by 2.8 percent from 2023. However, the share of Black medical school matriculants decreased by 11.6 percent. Notably, there has been year-over-year progress in overall Black medical school representation, which has risen to from 7.9 percent in 2017 to 10.3 percent in 2024.
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.
Federal Grant Will Facilitate Solar-Energy Project Between Israeli Agricultural Firm and HBCUs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund have funded a new collaborative project between a group of HBCUs and Israeli-based investment firm Energiya Global Capital that will bring agrivolatics technology to the American South.
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.
Experiencing Racial Microaggressions During Pregnancy Linked to High Blood Pressure in Postpartum Women
Postpartum women from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups who report experiences with racial microaggressions during pregnancy or delivery and who live in communities with historically high levels of structural racism are significantly more likely to experience high blood pressure.
Carol Bennett Recognized for Outstanding Leadership in the Field of Urology
Dr. Bennett was the first Black woman to be board-certified by the American Board of Urology. She currently teaches at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she was the university's first woman faculty member in the urology department.
Charles R. Drew University Opens the Door for Students to Pursue Doctorates in Pharmacy
A new partnership with Chapman University will provide biomedical sciences students from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science with a guaranteed applicantion interview for Chapman's doctor of pharmacy degree program. Additionally, the two universities have pledged to collaborate on research projects and professional development progams.
Study Highlights the Preferential Promotion of White Men in Academic Medicine
"To achieve a workforce that reflects the diversity of the U.S. population, academic medicine must transform its culture and the practices that surround faculty appointments and promotions," write the study authors, who found White male medical professors are more likely than their peers from nearly every other racial or gender group to receive a promotion.
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.
Norfolk State University to Construct a $118 Million STEM Facility
As part of an ongoing $90 million fundraising campaign, Norfolk State University has announced plans to establish a 131,000-square-foot STEM building to advance its research capabilities and science academic programming.
Charles R. Drew University Establishes Transfer Agreement With Santa Monica College
Upon completion of their associate's degree from Santa Monica College, students can now transfer into several bachelor's degree or certificate programs at historically Black Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.