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12 Nov

Medical School Proposed At Morgan State University, First At

Medical School Proposed At Morgan State University, First At
The Baltimore Sun/Getty Images Morgan State University in Baltimore is the proposed home of a recent medical school, marking the primary time in 45 years that a medical school will open at a historically Black college or university.  In line with CBS News, the HBCU is teaming up with Ascension St. Agnes Hospital to launch a for-profit, private medical school to offer more opportunities to underserved students. “Let’s do that for Baltimore, let’s do that for our community,” Dr. John Sealey, Founding Dean of the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine at MSU, told the news outlet.  The college, which is ready to open in 2024, can have 700 students and 150 employees. In line with Jon D’Souza, Chief Medical Officer at Ascension St. Agnes,...
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9 Nov

Tiffany & Co. Deepens HBCU Support in Partnership With

Tiffany & Co. Deepens HBCU Support in Partnership With
Tiffany & Co. is peeling the lid back on its efforts toward diversity, equity and inclusion. The corporate on Wednesday revealed recent initiatives as a part of its Atrium platform, which was established earlier this yr as a sustainability pillar that advocates for equity and inclusion in effective jewelry and luxury. Tiffany has teamed with Harlem’s Fashion Row to sponsor its Icon 360 HBCU Summit. The initiative entailed Tiffany executives and staff flying to fulfill with students in the style merchandising and design program at North Carolina A&T University to tell them of potential profession avenues in the posh industry. Over the course of 10 weeks, speakers like global chief human resources officer Mary Bellai, vice chairman and chief innovation officer Dana...
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15 Oct

#ESSENCEApproved – Get Ready for HBCU Homecoming Season With

#ESSENCEApproved – Get Ready for HBCU Homecoming Season With
Goal Here at ESSENCE, we’ve launched a latest article series entitled #ESSENCEApproved. In these monthly-themed articles, the women of Black Girl Magic headquarters share our favourite Black-owned products that you simply oughta find out about.This month, Whitney Johnson, Sales Planner at ESSENCE, shares how she’s preparing to return to Hampton University’s campus for Homecoming with a few of her favorite Black-owned brands. Houston White Adult Long Sleeve Rugby Polo Shirt – Blue Goal In terms of unisex clothing, I’m going to purchase it! I absolutely love this Rugby Polo Shirt from the Houston White collection at Goal. The weather in Virginia might be unpredictable, which makes this shirt perfect for the season. I can pair it with cargo pants to present a “baggy” look,...
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2 Sep

‘Why Not Us: Southern Dance’ Expands On The Tradition

‘Why Not Us: Southern Dance’ Expands On The Tradition
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