University of Nebraska Medical Center Selects Dele Davies as Interim Chancellor
An expert in pediatric infectious diseases, Dr. Davies joined UNMC in 2012. He has been serving as the medical center's senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies.
Black Women in Texas Are Twice as Likely to Experience Severe Maternal Morbidity Than...
Severe maternal morbidity cases are considered "near misses" for maternal death because they could have resulted in maternal mortality if they were not properly identified and treated. A large majority of the Black-White SMM gap can be attributed to disparities in untreated preexisting health conditions.
National Science Foundation Awards AI Research Grants to Four HBCUs
The National Science Foundation has awarded ExpandAI grants to Bowie State University, Savannah State University, Alabama A&M State University, and Clark Atlanta University. The funding aims to advance diversity and inclusion in artificial intelligence research.
City of Hope Partners with Charles R. Drew University of Medicine to Advance Diversity...
“By working together, City of Hope and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science aim to address health disparities and promote diversity in specialized medical fields, ultimately improving health care outcomes for the communities we serve," said David Carlisle, president of CDU.
AI Teaching Assistants Are Coming to Morehouse College
The AI teaching assistant initiative aims to provide students with an office hours setting they can access at any time, even when their professor is unavailable. Over the next three to five years, Morehouse hopes to establish an AI teaching assistant for every professor at the college.
Miami Dade College Selects Alwyn Leiba to Lead Its Medical Campus
Dr. Leiba has been selected to serve as interim president of the medical campus at his alma mater, Miami Dade College. He has been a faculty member with the college since 2010, most recently serving as dean of the School of Health Sciences.
Tuskegee Partners with UTHealth Houston for Accelerated Graduate Program in Biomedical Informatics
Tuskegee University has partnered with UTHealth to provide students with an accelerated graduate degree in biomedical informations. The "4+1" program will allow students to potentially earn a bachelor's degree, graduate certificate, and master's degree in just five years.
Ruby Perry Honored for Lifetime Achievement by the American Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. Perry is a professor of veterinary radiology and dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee University. She has the distinct honor of being the first-ever African American woman board-certified veterinary radiologist.
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.
Florida A&M University Appoints Two African American Scholars to Dean Positions
Florida A&M University has appointed Shannon Smith as dean of the School of Nursing and G. Dale Wesson as dean of the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences.
Diversity Among Ophthalmology Faculty Has Slowly Progressed Over the Past Fifty Years
Most notably, the study found increased racial disparities in the demographics of senior-level professorial positions. Black Americans and scholars from other racially underrepresented backgrounds were significantly more likely to hold lower-ranking faculty positions rather than tenured professorships.
Study Finds Black Americans Experience the Highest Levels of Mortality From Air Pollution
According to a new study from Stanford University, Black Americans are significantly more likely than all other racial groups in the United States to die from exposure to air pollution.
Michael Bailey Will Be the First Black President of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. Bailey, an experienced veterinary radiologist and educator, will serve as president-elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association for the 2024-2025 academic year. In July 2025, he will become the association's first Black president.
Spelman College Establishes Research and Teaching Partnerships with Three Nigerian Universities
Spelman College has recently signed a partnership agreement with three Lagos-based universities in an effort to strengthen the educational ties between the United States, Nigeria, and other African communities.
Howard University to Build New Hospital Facility
Howard University will soon add a second hospital building to its existing Howard University Hospital. At a cost of $650 million, the new 200-bed facility will begin construction in 2025 with plans to care for its first patients in 2028.
HBCU Alumna Recognized as Chiropractor of the Year
Magen Henry began her chiropractor career studying cellular and molecular biology at historically Black Florida A&M University. She currently practices in Atlanta, Georgia, focusing on improving prenatal and pregnancy care through chiropractic methods.
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.
Gadsden State Community College Launches Medical Assistant Program
“It’s going to be incredible for the students who earn a degree at Gadsden State. The degree will empower them. It will empower the community. Knowledge empowers people," said Dr. Susan Thrasher, director of the new medical assistant program at Gadsden State Community College in Alabama.
Sigma Xi Presents Its Highest Honor to Cato Laurencin
The Golden Key Award from Sigma Xi is presented annually to a member who has made outstanding contributions to scientific research and advocacy. The award is considered the society's highest achievement.
Meharry Medical College Establishes Pathway Program With Department of Health and Human Services
"This memorandum of understanding with Health and Human Services will give our students and other Meharrians an opportunity to work with government and provide new avenues for the health equity future," said Jeannette South Paul, provost of Meharry Medical College.
Doctors Significantly More Likely to Use Negative Language in Post-Visit Summaries of Black Patients
Compared to White patients, the summaries of visits with Black patients were significantly more likely to include negative adjectives, such as unkind or stupid, as well as words associated with fear or disgust, such as attack or criticize.
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.
Solomon Ofori-Acquah Selected to Lead the Georgia Solve Sickle Cell Initiative
The Georgia Solve Sickle Cell Initiative aims to expand the state's sickle cell research and care, as well as enhance the clinical trials, therapies, and treatments at Children's Health of Atlanta.
Study Finds Social Factors Are Main Cause for High Rates of Dementia Among Black...
Latin Americans of African descent are significantly more likely to experience dementia compared to people of different ancestry. However, once results were adjusted for various social factors, the association between genetics and cognitive decline disappeared.
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.
South Carolina State University and the University of Gambia to Collaborate on Agricultural Research...
The two partner institutions will focus their joint efforts on advancing agriculture and sustainability within the country of Gambia, as well as prepare the next generation of Black leaders in environmental science.
Living in a Disadvantaged Neighborhood May Be Responsible for Increased Levels of Prostate Cancer...
In the United States, Black men are significantly more likely than White men to be diagnosed with and die from prostate cancer. A new study has sought out to determine if living in a disadvantaged neighborhood could be responsible for this disparity.
Significant Increases in Homicides Partly Responsible for Racial Disparities in Life Expectancy During COVID-19...
From 2019 to 2020, the United States experienced a 30 percent increase in homicides - the largest one-year increase in over a century. A new study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has found this increase was largely responsible for the widened Black-White life expectancy gap during the pandemic.
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.
NCCU to Launch Multidisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree in Formulations and Packaging Science
Scheduled to launch next fall, the new bachelor's degree program will teach students about formulating products to address health disparities and packaging products for delivery to rural or marginalized communities.
Black Patients Less Likely Than White Patients to Receive Diagnostic Imaging in the Emergency...
According to a new study, Black patients who visit the emergency room are significantly less likely to receive diagnostic testing than White patients, despite reporting the same symptoms.
Roger Mitchell Named President of Howard University Hospital
Dr. Mitchell has extensive experience overseeing medical departments within the District of Columbia government and Howard University's College of Medicine. He currently serves as chief medical officer for the Howard University Faculty Practice Plan.
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.
National League of Nursing Honors Sharon Irving for Outstanding Clinical Practice Leadership
Sharon Irving, professor of pediatric nursing at the University of Pennsylvania, has conducted extensive research on clinical care delivery, particularly nutrition care delivery for critically ill infants and children.
U.S. Department of Energy Recruits Xavier University of Louisiana to Participate in Clean Energy...
“This partnership means a lot for Xavier as our students will have opportunities to perform research at our partner institutions in energy storage and contribute to the goal of net-zero carbon emissions, becoming future leaders of this field,” said Dr. Lamartine Meda, professor of chemistry and material science at Xavier University of Louisiana.
Andrea Hayes Dixon Named Chair of Federal Scientific Management Review Board
The Scientific Management Review Board supervises and reviews the operation of all scientific research programs within the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Hayes Dixon will serve as board chair through June 2026.
