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Wellesley College President Paula Johnson Wins Lifetime Achievement Award Named for Cato T. Laurencin

Presented by Dr. Laurencin himself, the award recognizes Dr. Johnson's career-long contributions to medical research, women's health, health equity, and leadership in science and education.

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.

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing Dean Announces Retirement

“When I accepted my appointment, I recognized the UW–Madison School of Nursing as an innovative environment where significant impact on health could be made,” said Dr. Scott, who will conclude her 10-year tenure as dean in June 2026.

Melody Goodman Promoted to Dean of the New York University School of Global Public Health

“It is an immense privilege to step into this role at a critical time for global public health, and as the school celebrates its tenth anniversary, building on nearly a century of public health teaching and scholarship at NYU,” said Dr. Goodman.

Tennessee State University to Construct New $50 Million Engineering Facility

“This facility will provide a world-class space that enhances interdisciplinary collaboration across six undergraduate programs, three master’s programs, and one Ph.D. program,” said Dr. Lin Li, dean of the Tennessee State University College of Engineering. “It will also host innovative engineering activities that directly benefit the metro Nashville area and Middle Tennessee.”

Tyffani Monford Honored for Contributions to Preventing Sexual Violence

Tyffani Monford, associate professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, has been recognized by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Violence for her outstanding research and clinical contributions to the treatment and prevention of sexual harm.

Elizabeth City State University Offers a New Pathway for Graduate Education in Aviation

Through a new agreement with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, students at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina can earn both their bachelor's degree in aviation science from the HBCU and master's degree in aviation from Embry-Riddle in just five years.

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.

Fort Valley State University Partners With Zoo Atlanta to Advance Research Opportunities for Students

Students who are accepted into the program will gain hands-on clinical opportunities in a facility that houses more than 200 species, providing them with the necessary experience for careers working with exotic animals.

Philander Smith University Approved to Launch Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program

“This is a transformative moment in our institutional history,” said Philander Smith University President and CEO Maurice D. Gipson. "With this program, we are not only expanding our academic offerings —we are investing in the health and future of Arkansas.”

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.

Kenya Beard Receives National Award for Advancing Diversity in Nursing and Healthcare

Currently serving as the inaugural dean of the School of Nursing at Mercy University in Dobbs Ferry, New York, Dr. Beard is a nationally recognized leader in health equity, policy, and nursing education.

North Carolina A&T State University Launches New Graduate Program in Dietetics

“There is a shortage, particularly of dietitians of color,” said June Thompson, interim program director for dietetics at NCA&T. “Eighty percent of who we serve are folks of color. Research has shown that people tend to relate if they can see themselves within the person that is working with them.”

Andrea Hayes Dixon Is the New President of the American Pediatric Surgical Association

Dr. Dixon has had a pioneering career in pediatric surgery and academic medicine. In 2004, she became the first Black woman in the United States to become board-certified in pediatric surgery. For the past three years, she has served as the first Black woman dean of the Howard University College of Medicine.

Clark Atlanta University Partners With IBM to Advance AI Education on Campus

“By equipping our students with essential AI competencies, we not only prepare them for future opportunities, but also ensure that the development of artificial intelligence reflects the broad range of perspectives of the communities it serves," said Charlene Gilbert, provost of Clark Atlanta University.

North Carolina A&T State University Unveils Mobile Care Units to Advance Rural Healthcare Access

“North Carolina A&T State University has established trust with underserved communities in the state of North Carolina,” said Andrew Moore, who oversees health disparities research at the HBCU. “We will leverage this trust to provide appropriate health education, health services, and opportunities to participate in research that ultimately improves community health.”

Langston University Launches Two New Majors to Expand the Healthcare Workforce in Oklahoma

“We are proud to expand Langston University’s presence in Tulsa by offering degree programs in public health and healthcare administration,” said Teresa Hunter, dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions. “These new majors reflect our strategic focus on workforce development and health equity throughout Oklahoma.”

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.

MIT Study Uncovers Racial Disparities in Organ Offer Acceptance

In a study led by scientists at MIT, Black patients in need of an organ transplant are 7 percent less likely to have a liver offer accepted, and 20 percent less likely to have a lung offer accepted compared to White patients with similar wait-list priority.

Morgan State University Graduate Students Win Top Prize at National Innovation Venture Competition

A team of four Morgan State University graduate students have recently won $100,000 in seed funding for their project, AgroVision. The award-winning venture is as scalable AI-integrated smart farming system that aims to tackle food insecurity, climate volatility, and resource scarcity in framing.
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