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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.

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.

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.

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.

Herman Taylor Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Clinical Cardiovascular Research

Dr. Herman Taylor currently directs the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, one of four historically Black medical schools in the country. He was recently honored by the American Heart Association for excellence in clinical research.

Morgan State University to Launch Nuclear Engineering Research Initiative

The Scholarly Partnership in Nuclear Engineering program aims to increase diversity in the nuclear engineering workforce. Morgan State University and several partner institutions will work together to develop new research and mentorship opportunities for students interested in the field.

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.

Danielle Speller Recognized by the National Society of Black Physicists for Early-Career Accomplishments

Danielle Spencer currently serves as an assitant professor of physics at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. She was honored by the National Society of Black Physicists for her research into dark matter and her mentorship of the next generation of physicists.

Albany State University Launches New Graduate Program in Integrated Biotechnology

Beginning in the upcoming Spring 2025 semester, historically Albany State University in Georgia will offer a new master's degree program in integrated biotechnology. Students enrolled in the program can choose to focus their studies on either a biomedical or an environmental concentration.

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.

NASA Awards Grants to Enhance STEM Education at Three HBCUs

NASA has awarded grants to Alabama A&M University, Morgan State University, and North Carolina A&T State University to enhance their STEM curricula.

Study Examines the Effect of Financial Instability on the Cognitive Health of Older Black Americans

In their analysis, the authors found that Black Americans, on average, had less low-cost debt during midlife than Americans from other racial groups, resulting in economic distress that may prevent them from receiving high-quality healthcare later in life.

Meharry Medical College Partners With Oracle Health to Advance Health Care Access and Education

"By combining our expertise with Oracle Health’s innovative technology, we will forge a path that other institutions and communities can follow," said Meharry Medical College President James E. K Hildreth.

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.

Morehouse School of Medicine Launches Free Program to Advance Fertility Care for Black Women

Healthcare professionals who participate in the new FertilityEquity e-learning modules at Morehouse School of Medicine will learn about the unique experiences of Black women seeking fertility care and how to better support them.

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.

Nonwhite Patients Are Significantly More Likely to Have Preventative Care Insurance Claims Denied

Scholars from the University of Toronto have found nonwhite patients are nearly twice as likely as White patients to have an insurance claim denied. On average, they also pay more out-of-pocket costs when their claims are denied.

Sanofi Grants $18 Million to Three Historically Black Medical Schools to Increase Diversity in Clinical Studies

Thanks to an $18 million investment from Sanofi, Meharry Medical College, Howard University, and Morehouse School of Medicine plan to expand their clinical research staff, pharmacy infrastructure, and training programs.

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.

Jackson State University in Mississippi Launches Wellness on Wheels Mobile Clinic

The Wellness on Wheels mobile lab aims to reduce barriers to quality healthcare for Mississippi communities while providing health sciences students with experiential learning opportunities.
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