Category: Black Education

Written By the Morehouse School of Medicine The Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) today expanded its Health Equity Tracker, launching a new module to track and identify cardiovascular medicine adherence gaps among Medicare beneficiaries. This new module is the first of its kind to depict publicly available medicine adherence data at the state level in a comprehensive interactive platform. “Black, Native American, and Hispanic and Latino communities have the highest rates of cardiovascular illnesses nationwide, yet they disproportionately lack access to lifesaving medicines that can prevent these illnesses,” said Sandra Harris-Hooker, PhD, Senior Vice President for External Affairs and The post Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine Launches New Health Equity Tracker Module to Track Cardiovascular and HIV Medicine Adherence appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Bowie State University Students interested in learning more about risk management, insurance and the career opportunities available in the rapidly expanding industry can now enroll in a new course for the spring semester. Principles of risk management and insurance (FINA – 400) will introduce students to the sector and provide them with an overview of the varied positions that they can fill in the upcoming years. The course will also enable students to understand how to evaluate insurance options for their personal lives. Offered by the College of Business, the course is open to all students interested in The post Risk Management & Insurance Course Offered by College of Business appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University is proud to announce that Rose M. Holton, MD, a distinguished alumna and accomplished anesthesiologist, will be the commencement speaker for the upcoming graduation ceremony on Saturday, December 9. In addition, Alonzo E. Jones Sr., MD, FACC, distinguished alumnus and prominent physician specializing in cardiovascular disease, will be awarded an honorary doctorate degree during the ceremony. The 2023 fall commencement ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Health and Physical Education (HPE) Complex. Guests are asked to be seated by 9 a.m. All graduates participating in the ceremony will receive The post FVSU Announces Fall 2023 Commencement Speaker and Honorary Doctorate Recipient appeared first on HBCU News.

The College Board on Wednesday released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, months after the non-profit testing company came under intense scrutiny for engaging with conservative critics. The revision includes more material on topics including the Tulsa Race Massacre, Black culture’s influence on film and sports, and discriminatory practices related to housing, known as redlining. The new framework will be used when the course officially launches next academic year. The course gained national attention early this year when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, now a Republican presidential candidate, said he would ban the course in The post College Board revises AP Black history class set to launch in 2024 appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Jim Trotter On a Saturday afternoon, in a homecoming game that was draining emotionally and physically, members of the Alabama State football team found a burst of adrenaline when the clock reached zeroes and a victory over host Jackson State was complete. The Hornets sprinted to midfield at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium and mockingly waved goodbye to the home crowd, savoring their payback to a Jackson State team that ruined their homecoming the previous year. It was all good-natured pettiness until a player grabbed a giant ASU flag and pretended to plant it on the Jackson State logo.Suddenly, The post Jackson State has moved on from Deion Sanders, but his shadow still lingers appeared first on HBCU News.

By Natasha Singer Trying to obtain an internship at a leading tech company or start-up can be a depressing quest for many college students, requiring a sustained, semester-long effort — often with little to show for it but a slew of rejections. Now Bowie State University, a historically Black university in Bowie, Md., has created its own internship placement program. And it does not require undergraduates to jump through standard Silicon Valley hoops, such as spending countless hours studying for company coding tests or taking high-pressure technical assessments while a tech company interviewer looks on. “To be honest with you, The post This Historically Black University Created Its Own Tech Intern Pipeline appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University is offering students another route to a career in the medical field with a new bachelor’s degree program in health services administration, which is designed for students who want to work in healthcare but may not want to enter as a physician or nurse. The program would help bolster a healthcare industry that has found itself in a state of flux in recent years, even before the COVID-19 pandemic. As people live longer, the need for healthcare services increases and current medical professionals across the industry are experiencing burnout as they work The post Bowie State Rolls Out New Health Services Administration Program appeared first on HBCU News.

Several exceptional Morgan State University students have earned national recognition distinctions to mark the beginning of the fall 2023 academic year. These scholars are shining examples of Morgan’s commitment to fostering excellence, as they embark on prestigious fellowships that promise to enrich their academic journey, receive invaluable experiences, and benefit from scholarships supporting their matriculation here at the National Treasure. This collection of scholars will represent Morgan on a grand stage underscoring the ambition, intellectual curiosity, and academic achievement of Morgan’s diverse student body. “We are immensely proud of these scholars and their remarkable achievements,” said Hongtao Yu, provost and The post Morgan Scholars Recognized Nationally Receiving Esteemed Fellowships and Scholarship Awards appeared first on HBCU News.

By Helen Branswell Here are two things that are true. The world needs more effective flu vaccines. And pharmaceutical companies that learned of the vaccine-making power of the messenger RNA platform during the COVID-19 pandemic need new markets for their technology. With the heydays of Covid vaccine sales in the rearview mirror, the flu vaccine market, with its antiquated production process that mainly relies on growing viruses in hen’s eggs, seems an obvious candidate for a shake-up. The manufacturers have noticed, with Pfizer, Moderna, GSK, and Sanofi all working on mRNA flu shots. GSK and Sanofi are already major producers The post Is the Flu Shot Market a Slam Dunk for mRNA Vaccines? Experts Aren’t So Sure appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Florida A&M University Florida A&M University celebrated its first Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Football Championship with a 35-14 win over Prairie View A&M University at Bragg Memorial Stadium Saturday, Dec 2. The Championship win sets the stage for FAMU to face Howard University at the Cricket Celebration Bowl in Atlanta noon on December 16.Saturday’s victory caps an undefeated SWAC season and a remarkable year for the University – breaking into U.S. News & World Report Top 100 National Public Universities at No. 91; No. 3 among all Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the highest ranked public HBCU The post FAMU Defeats Prairie View A&M To Win First SWAC Football Championship appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University (FVSU) and the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Pharmacy signed an agreement allowing FVSU undergraduate chemistry students to have a streamlined approach for admission into UGA’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. Kelly Smith, Pharm.D., dean of UGA’s College of Pharmacy; Olufunke Fontenot, Ed.D., FVSU’s provost; and Fares Howari, Ph.D., dean of FVSU’s College of Arts and Sciences, signed the articulation that provides students with a guided pathway into UGA’s four-year curriculum. The initiative, coined the “3 + 4” program, allows students to gain an earlier start in this critical The post FVSU, UGA College of Pharmacy Partner to Support Future Pharmacists appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff A researcher at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has been providing Extension outreach and technical assistance to partners in East Africa. Dr. Sathish Kumar Ponniah, associate professor of plant science for UAPB, has been working with faculty and scientists at the University of Embu in Nairobi, Kenya and the University of Ngozi in Burundi to solve challenges related to rice production, an important staple in many African countries. At the University of Embu, the focus has been on a promising new variety of rice. “Rice production is increasing in The post UAPB Extension Project Supports Rice Production in East Africa appeared first on HBCU News.